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11/25/09
11/25/09
@AtelierCeleste:
Grief is not a zero sum game.
Deemer was pointing out a story that moved her (him? deemer, sorry). The story of Rivka and Gavriel was compelling, along with many others on that day-- husband and wife, she six months pregnant, young son that was carried to safety by another, and the funeral was televised. Just because one story in particular brought you to tears does not mean you do not greive for all of the victims.
11/25/09
I must admit I felt quite disgusted by the singling out of one couple from the many who died on that day and wondered if this is yet another case of exceptionalism. As though other people's lives were less than this particular couple.
Anyway, carry on.
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Because I'm black, does that mean that I'm only going to sympathize or 'identify' with black people who are victims of mass violence (not half as bothered about the 'other' victims)?
Is this not.....wrong?
11/25/09
A pregnant mother dies, and you're pregnant. A husband/ wife dies and you're a newlywed. A college student is murdered, and you have a daughter that just started college far from home. Etc, Etc.
I didn't say anything about race. I'm talking about the situation/ life story of the individual.
11/25/09
I think the reason why this was so highly promoted was because they wee AMERICAN. They were from Brooklyn. Other people died, yes; it was a tragedy. But they were one of the few Americans. They mentioned other Americans who died as well, but what was as mesmerizing as that poor boy screaming for his mother? It's about ratings.
And how the hell can the US be "pro Jewish"? There are ews everywhere, all over the world. The US just tends to side with the Israeli government, even if the Israeli goverment is acting abhorrently.
ANYWAY, i can't remember who said it, but I totally agree - people identify with different things. I am sure some identifified with the people captured at the hotel. Others with the children. It all depends on your life situation.
Also, India is one of the few countries where Jews have never had any problems, except during certain occupations. To have Jews singled out in a normally-tolerant country was shocking. Which brings me to the final thing, there are so few Jews there, this was hugely shocking.
11/25/09
And the other deaths were not 'hugely shocking'?
Rly?
Again, the point is being missed.
Why are we viewing this through the lens of the Jewish experience? 'India is the only country where Jews have never had any problems', what does this have to do with the fact that a GRAND TOTAL of 166 people died?
How many 'other' little babies were crying for their parents? Moreover, I'm sure the 164 'other' people who died were confident they were living in a 'normally tolerant' country as well.
11/25/09
11/11/09
Dear Cynthia,
Tell your stupid assistant superintendent that he's 15 years behind the times. I took my girlfriend to prom in 1994. The seas did not boil, the earth did not quake, and society did not instantly crumble. A couple of guys came out of the closet a year later, but I'm pretty sure that would have happened anyway.
Don't back down. Prom is silly, overrated, and damn important in this society.
Love,
la.donna.pietra #condoms
11/11/09
I'm guessing the men where shirtless due to it being hot (likely terrible conditions to work in), so I'm picturing them dripping sweat onto the condoms as they are being packaged. Yuck... #condoms
11/12/09
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[www.lifestylesplay.com] #condoms
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[www.post-gazette.com] #condoms
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Are there schools where you need to register your date? #condoms
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They were young, but they weren't stupid. They knew what would get them harassed by administrators and students if they pulled it at a school sponsored event. Most gay kids have already been harassed by faculty in school. Of course you ask first, before you buy the dress and shoes and rent the limo. #condoms
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Which made the top of the list ("la.donna.pietra and Lisa!") particularly interesting, in 1994. #condoms
11/11/09
I did get my tires slashed, though. I'm pretty sure that was by a fellow prom-goer. #condoms
11/11/09
10/30/09
You know what? Anti-Semitism hasn't. #synagogueshooting
10/30/09
10/30/09
"I don't really understand this (quite widespread) investment in understanding Jewish people as the perpetual victims. The last 60 years have constituted quite a turn-around in this situation, and I think it's about time we all recognize it. "
Said here on a Jezebel post- I can only imagine if it was said about any other minority, the uproar it would cause.
My feelings about Israel is complicated as well, but every time I reminded that I'm hated because of my religion I am so thankful and realize how important it is, to have a homeland. #synagogueshooting
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07/23/09
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07/23/09
1. an orange neo-Nazi sticker placed on one of the pillars inscribed with numbers and meant to represent a death camp.
2. A family who walked through, eating an orange and throwing peels on the ground.
3. A group of high school tourists who pranced through laughing and talking, and not reading any of the inscriptions or reflecting at all that they were looking at a monument to a horrific genocide.
It made me hate people a little bit.
07/23/09
Did you know....
That the concrete blocks are covered in an anti-graffiti chemical that is made by the same corporation that produced zyklon b, the gas used in the death chambers during the Holocaust.
I learned that from a tour guide while I was there. I almost wish I didn't know that tidbit before strolling through. It made me feel...uncomfortable...
More Info: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3219199.stm
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07/23/09
that said, i'm very glad i went and suggest everyone who can visit does. the museum below is quite stunning too.
it was so serene when i was there, i can't imagine anyone running around, let alone jumping from one stele to another.