Thursday, February 08, 2007
Pacifica Commentary For February 7, 2007
Light One Candle
It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness. And it remains nearly impossible to refrain from cursing as we observe the direction our elected officials are taking.
The light we see, however, is in the streets. We see it in The Voices for Creative Non-Violence as they engage in non-violent civil disobedience at the offices of our representatives and senators who continue to support the rape of Iraq. The message is quite simple; if you don't stop the funding the war, you are supporting the war. And any member of Congress who does not understand the power of that body to control the purse should not be in Congress.
The peace people even occupied the office of Obama. Why should we upset such nice people? It is sad to say, but they can have smiles on their faces, love their mother, love their children and still be responsible for crimes against humanity.
These nice people must be awakened, they must do their duty to promote justice and peace. If these Democrats are not awakened our troops and the good people of Iraq will continue to bleed and die. If these nice Democrats are not activated, they will allow a pathological attack on Iran. Once the slaughter begins, the suicide bombers responsible for such an attack on Iran will stupidly wonder why their plan backfired. Is this not what we have observed in both Iraq and Palestine?
Indeed, the voice of the spirit is now heard in the streets and in the fortitude of these unwelcome visitors to Congressional offices. These are the voices of prophesy, these are the voices that give hope to a people who have lost their government, their constitution and their courage.
The current patriots in the streets whether they be Voices for Creative Non-Violence, Code Pink, or any of the thousands of peace and justice organizations now burning bright are the contemporary legacy of the Boston Tea Party. Please join me on Sunday here at KPFK at 10:00 AM when I will interview the founder of Voices for Creative Non-Violence, Kathy Kelly.
Such leadership must not simply be observed, it must be imitated. We can do that by joining forces in the streets or by supporting those who do these courageous acts. And we can also pledge that we will not vote for any candidate who currently supports the war policies of the Bush Administration or those hopelessly confused members who claim they are against the war as they continue to fund it.
Let the impeachment process begin for Bush and Cheney. We don't have to curse the darkness, we can join hands with those who walk in the light.
It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness. And it remains nearly impossible to refrain from cursing as we observe the direction our elected officials are taking.
The light we see, however, is in the streets. We see it in The Voices for Creative Non-Violence as they engage in non-violent civil disobedience at the offices of our representatives and senators who continue to support the rape of Iraq. The message is quite simple; if you don't stop the funding the war, you are supporting the war. And any member of Congress who does not understand the power of that body to control the purse should not be in Congress.
The peace people even occupied the office of Obama. Why should we upset such nice people? It is sad to say, but they can have smiles on their faces, love their mother, love their children and still be responsible for crimes against humanity.
These nice people must be awakened, they must do their duty to promote justice and peace. If these Democrats are not awakened our troops and the good people of Iraq will continue to bleed and die. If these nice Democrats are not activated, they will allow a pathological attack on Iran. Once the slaughter begins, the suicide bombers responsible for such an attack on Iran will stupidly wonder why their plan backfired. Is this not what we have observed in both Iraq and Palestine?
Indeed, the voice of the spirit is now heard in the streets and in the fortitude of these unwelcome visitors to Congressional offices. These are the voices of prophesy, these are the voices that give hope to a people who have lost their government, their constitution and their courage.
The current patriots in the streets whether they be Voices for Creative Non-Violence, Code Pink, or any of the thousands of peace and justice organizations now burning bright are the contemporary legacy of the Boston Tea Party. Please join me on Sunday here at KPFK at 10:00 AM when I will interview the founder of Voices for Creative Non-Violence, Kathy Kelly.
Such leadership must not simply be observed, it must be imitated. We can do that by joining forces in the streets or by supporting those who do these courageous acts. And we can also pledge that we will not vote for any candidate who currently supports the war policies of the Bush Administration or those hopelessly confused members who claim they are against the war as they continue to fund it.
Let the impeachment process begin for Bush and Cheney. We don't have to curse the darkness, we can join hands with those who walk in the light.
