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August 10, 2006
The effect of war on global perspectives
It's sad but far from surprising that political decisions should affect individual lives and work, not only for those who suffer the direct effects of war's violence, but also in terms of long-term efforts to improve social well-being. Here's an article from the International Herald Tribune, "Anti-U.S. feeling leaves Arab reformers isolated":
"Fawaziah al-Bakr, who promotes educational change and women's rights in Saudi Arabia, helped organize women to protest the Israeli attacks. 'Nobody is talking about reform in Saudi Arabia,' she said. 'All we talk about is the war, what to do about the war. There is no question that the U.S. has lost morally because of the war. Even if you like the people and the culture of the United States, you can't defend it.'"
Posted by Karen Christensen at August 10, 2006 4:26 PM