Wednesday, September 14st
When classes start I become a JC prisoner. Seriously, I don't leave the JC except on weekends because I have so much homework and so many things scheduled in my day. That's how Tuesday and today were.
We had an under center tour today. The JC is super cool because it is built on Pylons (I don't really know what that means, except it means that there is space under the center.) And you can walk underneath all the levels which is great for upkeep of the building. Because it is unfinished and a slightly dangerous, they take us on a tour to satisfy our curiosity. We got to wear hard hats and write our names on the walls there. It was really cool.
The interesting thing about Wednesday is that we have a forum address where someone from the local community comes in to address us about the current situation in the middle east. Last week it was an Israeli.
This week, it was a Palestinian named Dr. Bernard Sabella. Personality wise, he was a huge contrast to the last speaker. He was more informal and had a very different message for us. His dream for the future involved both groups of people to build a state together. They would not have walls and all this division but would live together in harmony.
The likelihood of that happening is fairly small since neither political entity wants to even consider that option. Personally, I feel this would be the best option because right now no one is getting what they want. The last speaker metioned each side needing to compromise and this solution would be the greatest compromise of all. However, it is pride and fear holding everyone back.
I do understand the fear that Israelis have especially after all the fighting that has happened. But the current situation is not a solution to this problem. One of my favorite quotes is by Benjamin Franklin, "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." I feel like this is a problem with most people around the world. It takes a lot of faith to not sacrifice our liberty for safety.
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