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A Child's Century Of War-Written Response
DIR By: yuribehari-leak
Date: November 21, 2012, 10:11 am
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Hey guys...I know it's a little late, but here's my written
response for A Child's Century Of War...
This documentary, A Child’s Century Of War, explains in depth
how war has affected children. But there is more of a deeper
meaning to it. Many countries across the world have been
affected by war. 30 million children have been collectively
affected. All caused by human disagreements.
This documentary made me feel...first of all I felt sorrow and
pain for the children. I felt sympathy. I did not feel empathy,
because one should never have to go through what these children
had to. And I am grateful that I haven’t. After the immediate
feelings were felt...I felt anger, because the adults put the
children through this. I was especially angry when we saw the
children in Sierra Leone with the cut-off limbs. I wanted the
snap my pen I was so angry with the adult soldiers AND the
government for not stopping the constant war.
After those two levels of feelings, I felt
guilty about all the times I ever complained about my life being
bad. Now, my claims seem pathetic next to these children’s
lives. I felt worried for them. I wanted to go out and find them
and keep them company. I felt philanthropic. I didn't care about
myself at this point. I felt the true meaning of unhappiness.
Just to recap, I felt
three levels of feelings. Sadness + sorrow then anger and
frustration and finally guilt, worry and concern. That is what
this documentary made me feel.
I thought about all of the children’s lives and how miserable
they were. I wouldn't last a day in those conditions! I thought
about the possessions, homes, friends, family, dignity and
spirit that these children lost. All of this injustice...makes
me..want to SCREAM at the top of my lungs. I thought about how
my feelings could relate to the children. A few of them wanted
revenge. 110% understandable. I would also want immense revenge
for my childhood being robbed. All of the orphans that are left
to dwell in the shadows. That is what this documentary made me
think about.
I would like to see less conflict in general. I don’t see a
reason why death has to come from an argument. Because, isn't
that what war is all about? Disagreeing? I want all of the
families to be united once more. They deserve it. Then, I want
the lifestyle of all war-torn countries to change for the
better. I pray to God, Krishna, Shiva, Brahma and any other gods
out there to help these affected people. I then want all the
children to receive the childhood they need. A person needs a
childhood. I want all of the injustice reversed. I want all of
the dead to live again. I want all the sick and injured to heal.
I want all damaged souls to be reconstructed. I want to go back
in time to where this war began and stop it. That’s what I want
to change.
I think the United Nations is partially responsible for ensuring
these changes happen. Isn't that what they’re there for? They’re
tried so hard. But obviously not hard enough. Another big aspect
to make these changes happen is the government of the countries.
A government is there to keep the peace, right? Well, why don’t
they? That’s who should make these changes happen.
After watching this documentary, I definitely changed. I felt
sympathy for the rebel prisoners and kid soldiers in Africa more
than anything and that I can honestly say. I hate the actions
that these child soldiers had to do. I won’t mention them
because they are disgusting. There are people trying to make a
difference. They are doing a good job so far. But there is still
war. I am now more grateful for having my parents and the life I
have now. That is how I've changed. We need to heal the world
and make it a better place. We need peace. We need respect. We
need love.
By Yuri Behari-Leak
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