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James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer and amongst other things is a satirist. Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i.   Sunrise/Weather Photos, October- 2023 These photos appeared on Hawaii News Now Blog #2109~Kimo's world #355 Fear thy neighbor, humans incapable of peace |
How can we expect peace in the world when we combat it daily in our own backyards?
We fight with spouses, 
significant others, friends, and neighbors and call the cops. There’s even a show about this on cable TV called, “Fear thy neighbor.”
significant others, friends, and neighbors and call the cops. There’s even a show about this on cable TV called, “Fear thy neighbor.”
We divorce our spouses and have domestic disputes with significant others at times requiring
emergency care, other times resulting in murder. Siblings fight and at times result in bloodshed and broken bones. Schools, shopping malls and houses of worship have all been targets of mass shootings. Many of these real-life stories can be seen on TV shows like Dateline and 48 Hours.
emergency care, other times resulting in murder. Siblings fight and at times result in bloodshed and broken bones. Schools, shopping malls and houses of worship have all been targets of mass shootings. Many of these real-life stories can be seen on TV shows like Dateline and 48 Hours.
Social media is full of hate
and if you've ever written an opinion piece for a periodical comments sections are full of evil and even murder threats with the vitriol thrown out by the readers.
and if you've ever written an opinion piece for a periodical comments sections are full of evil and even murder threats with the vitriol thrown out by the readers.
How can we expect
peace in the Middle East amongst Jews and Muslims, Israel and Palestine, even our own political system if we can't even have peace with family, friends, and neighbors or write an opinion piece without attacks?
peace in the Middle East amongst Jews and Muslims, Israel and Palestine, even our own political system if we can't even have peace with family, friends, and neighbors or write an opinion piece without attacks?
Peace is something great
for politicians and hippies to campaign and talk story on but is something that humans will never achieve on planet Earth.
for politicians and hippies to campaign and talk story on but is something that humans will never achieve on planet Earth.
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A shortened edited version of this blog appeared in the
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 edition of the
Honolulu Star-Advertiser!
Hana Hou!(Encore)
18 comments:
I really enjoy your positive outlook, just kidding.
Thought-provoking article, Kimo.
Thank you for sharing it with me.
You’re so right, Kimo! Why don’t we emphasize good news and kindness, for a change?
just friendly, the major networks have attempted good news TV shows over the years and they get terrible ratings. People love to hear about others' misfortunes, it allegedly makes them feel better about their own lives.
That was a very disheartening blog, Kimo. I know there is bad stuff happening in the world, and I feel the world's pain and try to do whatever I can to help. But that world is not my world! I surround myself with uplifting and inspirational people. My own attitude attracts postivity. Just because some people are suffering doesn't mean the whole world has to fall into an abyss. Just look around you and find something- anything that is positive, and you will begin to see the world differently.
Harmony Bentosino I get it and I do. Every day I welcome the sunrise. I’m talking society as a whole. If we can’t keep peace between husband and wife and neighbors how will there ever be peace in the Middle East. The Israel-Hamas is ever ending.
Looking back at your article, I do see something positive. You posted a lot of funny cartoons with it!
It is sad, but I don't let it ruin my life, & keep on welcoming the sunrise.
Harmony Bentosino Its not ruining my life, it’s just my opinion
Glad to hear that.
I'd take dogs over humans any day of the week! Great blog!
Yes I totally 100% agree with you Kimo!
Bill, Mahalo, Great minds think alike! ;-)
1 day ago
Not even sure what the point of this letter is. In a world with 8 billion people there will be conflict. Despite all that's going on today, humanity as a whole still lives much better than they did at almost any time in history. And if you only focus on the bad, you will always feel there isn't hope. Perspective is key.
Respect3
1 day ago
"How can we...write an opinion piece without attacks?"
You can't, but do it anyway.
Don't allow ignorant, misinformed, petty trolls to keep you from voicing your opinion.
Respect
1 day ago
Point well taken! Thank you..
Respect
I agree kimo
Yes, Kris, it is a strange world!😎🤙
Kimo, I will not argue with you but the other side of the coin is just as black. I've been giving it a lot of thought and much of it I believe is greed. You have oil and I want it. I'm a bigger bully than you so I'll just take it.
Same as with relationships. You have more power (in my mind) than I have so I'll take it from you.
This has been the unfortunate ending for many peaceful years and peoples.
In my own life, I was married to a man whom thought himself above the rest both mentally and emotionally. Unfortunately he made a HUGE mistake and married me. I was his equal in every way. He was an engineer who drew blue prints for Alaskan fishing boats. I was a peon who took on city hall, the state government, and saved one of the last CCC corp buildings that had not been burned, assimilated, or otherwise damaged, with no cost, only donations, and donated labor. People started telling him how lucky he was to have someone like me. That's where the fertilizer hit the fan. He also found out I could down and dirty fight. So much for greed.
Kit
Right on Kit! And Write on!
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