Sirens Over Haifa

July 23rd, 2006

As I sit here this morning, catching up on some work related reading, I have CNN on my office TV. Of course the big news is the crisis taking place in the Middle East, and the talking heads have no shortage of theories to explain the controversy. The one thing I have yet to hear though is the role of the US in the growing hot-bed. Outside of the occasional discussion of whether or not the US will get involved (only if Israel asks for help), there seems to be no discussion of the responsibility of the US in the conflict.

Let us not forget that were it not for the US military industrial complex, the conflict in the Middle East would be fought with sticks and stones. Almost 80% of all casualties thus far have been civilian - women and children killed with missles and bombs manufactured here in the USA. Pennies per share for Lockheed Martin, earned with the blood and tears of brown women and children. A smalll price to pay to help hit the earnings numbers.

As the violence continues to escalate, and the troops progressively mount on the border, I wonder how this will turn out. How many additionl lives will be lost? How many shells will drop on Haifa, destroying families and infrastructure? How many Lebanese refugees will flee for their lives? Where will all these innocents go, and who will take them in? Who will be the first to flinch and proceed towards a peaceful resolution?

Further reading:

The Real Ugly American - Lebanese Government is Complicit; Cowardly

Shandyking - WWIII Has Started - Be Afraid, Very Afraid

HomeboyMediaNedws - Refugees find safe haven in Cyprus

NY Times - US Plan Seeks to Wedge Syria From Iran

A Gathering of Fools - Children Always Die

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