[darling1]

i think i am more surprised that so many of us were not familiar with this situation.

im not sure what can be done since it seems to be a vicious cycle. im not sure if i want to do anything. not because i dont care. its just seems that something drastic needs to happen before it gets better. i also feel that i want my time/energy spent on domestic issues and the most i would be willing to do would be to give money to a group to support a tangible system of change.

Originally posted by suntzu1963
I finished watching "Hotel Rwanda" on DVD not too long ago. That was a powerful story. If you have not seen it yet, please do so.

http://www.hotelrwanda.com/

What can we as concerned members of the human race do to prevent more genocide in Africa and in other places around the world?

Civil unrest is something that we have not faced in recent generations and even when it took place here in the US (Civil Rights Movement), many Americans attempted to downplay it. It is, however, commonplace in places like Africa, the Middle East, South America, and parts of Asia (places where "third world countries" mainly exist).

We (westernized countries like US, Canada, Britain, France, Belgium, Sweden, etc...) have been blessed to rarely experience the humanitarian atrocities that take place around the world. However, many of our countries have played a part in creating the environment for the uprisings in these places (ie: colonization and promises of aid in response to giving allegiance to our countries). When will our governments admit to their partial (or large) responsibility in creating these conditions?

The US cannot be charged as the 1st and only country (many times this has been the case) to send troops and aid into many of these war-torn countries. The UN must become more of a peacemaking entity.

I could go on for days about what people/tactics I feel were the catalysts for these conditions, but instead I wish to pose these questions and get your thoughts. Also, I hope that discussing these issues will help make a difference (each one teach one).

Let's do something!