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So we’re going to war. We’re off to drop a load of bombs, and probably take away thousands of innocent lives…and who knows, it could be a costly mistake that inadvertently costs thousands more. And you know what? I don’t really care.
Obviously I care for all the people that are going to be affected…it’s not going to be pretty and we know it. If I have any opinion on the situation whatsoever I probably disagree with the decision to go to war, but I don’t have any particular reasons for it. And anyway, I’m not even 16 yet, what does my opinion matter? Nothing. Millions of people protested, but strangely enough, it’s a few men that end up making the decision. And even stranger is that one of them, supposedly the most important man on the planet, is of questionable intelligence.
But no…I still don’t care.
They say that by going to war and getting rid of the tyrant that is Saddam Hussein, then we live in a more peaceful World. A better World. You know what I say? Bull.
So what if some fat bloke with a moustache has his little toys taken away from him? No matter how many weapons we destroy, the world is still going to be a pretty awful place to live in. But why? Surely if every country surrendered its weapons we would live in complete freedom and peace. On a global scale, this is probably true. People like George Bush and Tony Blair don’t have to worry anymore.
But life is so much more than a few stupid missiles. People aren’t committing suicide everyday because they’re scared of Saddam Hussein - they’re just scared of what’s going to happen tomorrow, and no doubt the authorities will be completely oblivious to it.
So what if we get rid of Saddam Hussein? We will never live in total peace, freedom and happiness because there will always be people out there who are evil on a smaller scale. Everyday people are born who will go on to bully and hurt, both physically and mentally. There will be always people whose main intention is to purposefully hurt people for their own enjoyment.
I go to a relatively nice school, but I’ve seen my fair share of it…not personally, I’m lucky. But it’s plain to see. There are evil people out there who get a laugh out of making people feel worse – people who can’t fight back. I’m not too sure why they do it – money, respect or just to make themselves feel big – but they do it. So do the people that are subject to this kind of intimidation care that Saddam Hussein is gone? I doubt it. After all, it’s not Saddam that’s making their every breathing second a living hell.
There’s too much pain in this World for us to ever live in peace. Too many people that feel they need to be in control, and need to make sure that they’re always at the top of the tree. People that will do anything to stop others from getting where they want to be. It’s natural – there’s not much we can do about it unless we personally decide to change.
But why should these people change? No one’s stopping them. It makes them feel big and powerful to swing a fist, or reduce someone to tears – and it’s because we let them. In a sad way they are big and powerful – and no matter how much Blair and his cronies will ever try, we will never be rid of them.
Earth is such a superficial place. Only a very small handful of people ever know what I really think, because I’m afraid of being hurt. And I’ve realised something…a lot of people are in the same boat. And it’s no surprise, because there are evil, vicious, violent and intimidating people out there. Gits. And to be honest, it’s not just them. I’m no exception – I’ve hurt people in the past, sometimes intentionally and sometimes not. Obviously not as much as the people I’ve been talking about, but I think there’s an evil streak to all of us, and unfortunately it seems to play a prime part in today’s society, because the World is, and always will be, a dark place to live in.
And it’s not just this. I’ve got a lot of friends, but I’m still a lonely person…and that’s thanks to someone else. I won’t go into it, but whenever this person isn’t around, I feel lonely. Like now. I doubt they know I feel so strongly about them…and sometimes I just want to get it all of my chest. But I can’t, because I’m scared of being hurt…again. But still, this person is a part of thoughts everyday, and even if we did kill Saddam and destroy all his weapons…it would be hard for me to feel happy about this, because I still wouldn't be happy. And nor will the people who have suffered from all that I have written about.
Maybe I’m just feeling extra depressed tonight, but that’s my view on things. I hate the World being such a superficial place, and I hate the way there are people out there whose only purpose is to hurt. I mean, how are we ever supposed to live in peace when these people are still around? I don’t know, and I’d be surprised if anyone does. Sometimes it’s just my faith, and my hope that I will get what I want in life, that keeps me going. Hope is an important thing…even if we don’t achieve what we hope for.
I’m sorry for this post.
Thanks for reading, Ant.
PS – Sam (Garlic Bread), if you read this, I’d prefer it if you didn’t mention it to anyone at school. I reckon I can trust you as well as the people on this site, which is why I’ve posted it here. Cheers dude.
Obviously I care for all the people that are going to be affected…it’s not going to be pretty and we know it. If I have any opinion on the situation whatsoever I probably disagree with the decision to go to war, but I don’t have any particular reasons for it. And anyway, I’m not even 16 yet, what does my opinion matter? Nothing. Millions of people protested, but strangely enough, it’s a few men that end up making the decision. And even stranger is that one of them, supposedly the most important man on the planet, is of questionable intelligence.
But no…I still don’t care.
They say that by going to war and getting rid of the tyrant that is Saddam Hussein, then we live in a more peaceful World. A better World. You know what I say? Bull.
So what if some fat bloke with a moustache has his little toys taken away from him? No matter how many weapons we destroy, the world is still going to be a pretty awful place to live in. But why? Surely if every country surrendered its weapons we would live in complete freedom and peace. On a global scale, this is probably true. People like George Bush and Tony Blair don’t have to worry anymore.
But life is so much more than a few stupid missiles. People aren’t committing suicide everyday because they’re scared of Saddam Hussein - they’re just scared of what’s going to happen tomorrow, and no doubt the authorities will be completely oblivious to it.
So what if we get rid of Saddam Hussein? We will never live in total peace, freedom and happiness because there will always be people out there who are evil on a smaller scale. Everyday people are born who will go on to bully and hurt, both physically and mentally. There will be always people whose main intention is to purposefully hurt people for their own enjoyment.
I go to a relatively nice school, but I’ve seen my fair share of it…not personally, I’m lucky. But it’s plain to see. There are evil people out there who get a laugh out of making people feel worse – people who can’t fight back. I’m not too sure why they do it – money, respect or just to make themselves feel big – but they do it. So do the people that are subject to this kind of intimidation care that Saddam Hussein is gone? I doubt it. After all, it’s not Saddam that’s making their every breathing second a living hell.
There’s too much pain in this World for us to ever live in peace. Too many people that feel they need to be in control, and need to make sure that they’re always at the top of the tree. People that will do anything to stop others from getting where they want to be. It’s natural – there’s not much we can do about it unless we personally decide to change.
But why should these people change? No one’s stopping them. It makes them feel big and powerful to swing a fist, or reduce someone to tears – and it’s because we let them. In a sad way they are big and powerful – and no matter how much Blair and his cronies will ever try, we will never be rid of them.
Earth is such a superficial place. Only a very small handful of people ever know what I really think, because I’m afraid of being hurt. And I’ve realised something…a lot of people are in the same boat. And it’s no surprise, because there are evil, vicious, violent and intimidating people out there. Gits. And to be honest, it’s not just them. I’m no exception – I’ve hurt people in the past, sometimes intentionally and sometimes not. Obviously not as much as the people I’ve been talking about, but I think there’s an evil streak to all of us, and unfortunately it seems to play a prime part in today’s society, because the World is, and always will be, a dark place to live in.
And it’s not just this. I’ve got a lot of friends, but I’m still a lonely person…and that’s thanks to someone else. I won’t go into it, but whenever this person isn’t around, I feel lonely. Like now. I doubt they know I feel so strongly about them…and sometimes I just want to get it all of my chest. But I can’t, because I’m scared of being hurt…again. But still, this person is a part of thoughts everyday, and even if we did kill Saddam and destroy all his weapons…it would be hard for me to feel happy about this, because I still wouldn't be happy. And nor will the people who have suffered from all that I have written about.
Maybe I’m just feeling extra depressed tonight, but that’s my view on things. I hate the World being such a superficial place, and I hate the way there are people out there whose only purpose is to hurt. I mean, how are we ever supposed to live in peace when these people are still around? I don’t know, and I’d be surprised if anyone does. Sometimes it’s just my faith, and my hope that I will get what I want in life, that keeps me going. Hope is an important thing…even if we don’t achieve what we hope for.
I’m sorry for this post.
Thanks for reading, Ant.
PS – Sam (Garlic Bread), if you read this, I’d prefer it if you didn’t mention it to anyone at school. I reckon I can trust you as well as the people on this site, which is why I’ve posted it here. Cheers dude.
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The title speaks the truth, each word of that seemed to be meaningful, and heart fealt.
Most of what you say is true, and I agree with what Meka was saying.
Nice post.
Most of what you say is true, and I agree with what Meka was saying.
Nice post.
Goatboy wrote:
> I *will* have an effect on my world, through sheer determination and
> force of will though.
"By will alone I set my mind in motion, by the juice of jafar my thoughts aquire speed, my lips aquire stains, the stains are a warning, by will alone I set my mind in motion".
> I *will* have an effect on my world, through sheer determination and
> force of will though.
"By will alone I set my mind in motion, by the juice of jafar my thoughts aquire speed, my lips aquire stains, the stains are a warning, by will alone I set my mind in motion".
monkey tennis ?
I'm torn between Politics and Law, by the way.
Cheers for the reply Goaty, obviously you feel differently but I see what you mean.
Sheepster, do you think I should do politics at A-Level? Did you take it?
Sheepster, do you think I should do politics at A-Level? Did you take it?
I care. We shouldn't be there and I hate the french even more.
Being an MP is in my mind for future
Doing Politics at Uni
Doing Politics at Uni
Goatboy wrote:
>> I am intelligent and I know I can be influential, I need to figure out
> how to put that to a positive use.
Music...?
>> I am intelligent and I know I can be influential, I need to figure out
> how to put that to a positive use.
Music...?
I feel the complete opposite.
I do care, I care passionately about this world. And not just on the small scale that I live in, because if we all thought like that then we'd be living in Bartertown.
That's not to belittle your feelings or emotions, because they're right for you and it takes balls to say you dont care.
However I do, I get passionately angry about things that affect my world, on whatever scale that may be.
I'm trying to find the right way to express and do what I can to change things.
Even if it's just amongst my friends or by posting something on this forum that causes somebody to think or see something from an angle they may not have considered before.
I've tried protesting, writing to MPs, organising petitions etc and whilst it has a short-term immediate benefit, it hasn't achieved anything.
I am intelligent and I know I can be influential, I need to figure out how to put that to a positive use.
Be that becoming an MP and making my voice and the voice of others heard louder than a forum...I don't know.
Or maybe organising a group of people that want to actively take a role in referendums...something is mulling in my head and I need to get it into a coherent thought.
*taps fingers on desk*
I feel a mammoth brainfart post coming on after my dinner and bath.
I *will* have an effect on my world, through sheer determination and force of will though.
I do care, I care passionately about this world. And not just on the small scale that I live in, because if we all thought like that then we'd be living in Bartertown.
That's not to belittle your feelings or emotions, because they're right for you and it takes balls to say you dont care.
However I do, I get passionately angry about things that affect my world, on whatever scale that may be.
I'm trying to find the right way to express and do what I can to change things.
Even if it's just amongst my friends or by posting something on this forum that causes somebody to think or see something from an angle they may not have considered before.
I've tried protesting, writing to MPs, organising petitions etc and whilst it has a short-term immediate benefit, it hasn't achieved anything.
I am intelligent and I know I can be influential, I need to figure out how to put that to a positive use.
Be that becoming an MP and making my voice and the voice of others heard louder than a forum...I don't know.
Or maybe organising a group of people that want to actively take a role in referendums...something is mulling in my head and I need to get it into a coherent thought.
*taps fingers on desk*
I feel a mammoth brainfart post coming on after my dinner and bath.
I *will* have an effect on my world, through sheer determination and force of will though.
Alot of what you write is very true, there Ant.
Whether in times of war or peace, there's always so much more going on with people. They have to win their own little battles, just to get through the day.
How many of the people close to you will be deeply affected by this war? In the short term, possibly not many, but longer term, what does this whole process, and build up to war mean? I have children, what kind of world are they growing up in? One in which the big boys can decide to go to war against much of their own public, and without the backing of the UN?
And just how big a scale is this going to go to? In 20 years time will we, the UK, find ourselves on the wrong side of the USA for our refusal to call chips 'fries'?
Whether in times of war or peace, there's always so much more going on with people. They have to win their own little battles, just to get through the day.
How many of the people close to you will be deeply affected by this war? In the short term, possibly not many, but longer term, what does this whole process, and build up to war mean? I have children, what kind of world are they growing up in? One in which the big boys can decide to go to war against much of their own public, and without the backing of the UN?
And just how big a scale is this going to go to? In 20 years time will we, the UK, find ourselves on the wrong side of the USA for our refusal to call chips 'fries'?
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