so this week has brought quite the controversy on campus. and it’s making me extremely sad. because it shows that even halfway across the globe, at an esteemed university, there cannot be dialogue, and a respect for others views.
yesterday was holocaust rememberance day, and students of sc for israel have had a celebration all this week, that featured beautiful music.
yesterday through today, students for justice in palestine have chosen to host an “apartheid wall”. although not the best timing, i have no reason to believe it was purposefully and malicious timed unlike what some students believe. and they are as a result protesting SJP’s right to spread awareness.
the conflict in israel and palestine is one on which i do not know how i stand. it is a land holy to three of the world’s major religions. thankfully christianity has not gotten too involved, as this is already complicated enough. is there one decision that is right? no, because in every possible plan someone gets shorthanded.
enough is enough. we are fortunate enough to be allowed to express our opinion and there are always two sides to a story. no one comes away in this conflict looking perfect. let people see both sides, and then make an informed opinion rather than one swayed by which media station they watch and follow.
i have friends and family on both sides and maybe i’m a dreamer or an idealist but if there was a real effort to talk, to try and understand things could be better. and talking seems to be the furthest thing from most people’s minds, especially the politicians. so why can’t it be the youth, the educated children who’ve been brought up to be loving and understanding, who set the example for the future and for adults?
like i said before….all we need is love, so let’s come together and let it be.
