Thank you, Mr. Obama, for promising to go the great lengths to find the people responsible for the recent bombings at our beloved Boston Marathon; but I can't help but understand that these promises from our president, that 1st grade bullet proof backpacks in Connecticut, that the new security in Colorado movie theaters, Boston Airport, and VT Tech won't stop the next person from killing somewhere else, causing more tragedy and trauma, and more empty promises.
What you really should be advocating for, Mr. President, is for your people to practice the fruits of the spirit. After all, peace in the world, starts with peace in the home. You should be advocating for people to treat each other well; with respect and love. You should be advocating for parents to give their children a stable and loving home to feel safe in and cared for. People react to how others treat them.
I wonder if the bomber would have wanted to kill so many if he or she had felt loved and valued by others?
We should feel lucky to have a country who cares about its people so much. I can't help but think about all the people in Burma right at this very moment who live every moment in absolute fear of their government, who is ruthlessly killing and oppressing its people. Our government wants to make justice happen for the three people who were killed in the bombings. Other governments want to make sure the hundreds of thousands of people they are in charge of are afraid.
As only vinegar calms the burn of lye, so does love only stop the burn of hate. "Be the change you want to see in the world".
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