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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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Ant wrote:
>
> . Obviously not as much as the people I’ve been talking
> about, but I think there’s an evil streak to all of us,.
Human nature. 'Evil' is defined by our current moral standards.....which are very different to primeval desiers etc. I find that whole thing fascinating.
> 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 still, this person is a part of thoughts everyday,
I know exactly that feeling (edited the bit that didn't :)) I seem to live with it inside me now. From the lyrics of Zero, I think I'm in love with my sadness. But I hate it.
Anyway. Good post.....and seems to be very honest. :)
>
> . Obviously not as much as the people I’ve been talking
> about, but I think there’s an evil streak to all of us,.
Human nature. 'Evil' is defined by our current moral standards.....which are very different to primeval desiers etc. I find that whole thing fascinating.
> 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 still, this person is a part of thoughts everyday,
I know exactly that feeling (edited the bit that didn't :)) I seem to live with it inside me now. From the lyrics of Zero, I think I'm in love with my sadness. But I hate it.
Anyway. Good post.....and seems to be very honest. :)
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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