How Civilized are You?

How different are we than other, less civilized, cultures. Like Syria, for instance, The home of Hamza Ali al-Khateeb – the 13 year old martyr whose story has rocked my faith in humanity and civilization. When I read about Hamza yesterday it hurt so much that I haven't even been able to address the topic for 2 days. I tried recounting the tragedy to someone this afternoon and had to take breaks to compose myself. Other than being highlighted on Anderson Cooper last night, I haven't seen this story anywhere, except for the one mention on Facebook where I first learned about it. I was on the treadmill at the gym today facing TWENTY televisions showing a variety of news and entertainment. Hamza's sweet round face was nowhere to be seen, overshadowed by Weinergate, yet another Republican announcing the announcement of his run for POTUS, and the fact that Trump and Palin ate pizza together using plastic forks.

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