link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-23905761
while bombing occurs almost continually in some areas of syria, causing it's residents to flee or likely be killed, part of syria is enjoying life as they have been. this is not to say that they are not aware or don't care what is happening, just that there are no attacks in their area. a few wealthier ladies who were spending the day at the pool of a hotel discussed their decisions to stay. one lady said that she just takes it one day at a time, and that she was worried that even if the current president was removed, that there is not anyone better to take his place. the other lady, when asked if she wanted the us to step in, said that she hopes not. she figures that will cause a new world war.
what occured to me while watching this story was: one, isn't it odd how our perspectives can be so different only a few miles apart, and two, it was very weird to me that these two ladies weren't more concerned than thay seem.
the video showed areas that had been attacked, and how the buildings were in ruins and how people had to leave, simply because the place was unliveable, not to mention the attcks they had to endure. then the video showed lots of people sitting at the pool, putting lotion on, jumping in to cool off, and having discussions about why they didn't leave, and if they want the us to step in. it seemed to me that they were not that diffenrent than the people who have had to flee, except they haven't had to yet. i don't think they would see it that way though.
abby keele 8.31.2013
