First of all, when I heard of this, it sounded like a neo-9/11. I had the impression that Boston was destroyed and all that was left was a could of dust. Thankfully, I was totally wrong. I think back to the Michael Moore film Bowling for Columbine. Moore asserts that Americans are filled with fear. We are filled with fear. The second we feel threatened, we blow the situation up tremendously. That being said, I only think that I got a blown up perspective of the situation. The bombing was horrible. The pictures and videos of the bombing were scary.
I feel the need to be fearful but play devils advocate. The "messed up-ness" of each bombing, shooting or threat to public harmony increases each time. But at the same time, we only see the bad things that happen in the US. There are horrible things that happen around the world every single day.
At this point, I am grateful for the unity that our county has had for the city of Boston. But I can't help to wonder why these types of things keep happening.
My feelings are mixed, but I truly hope we have seen the worst of this.
I feel the need to be fearful but play devils advocate. The "messed up-ness" of each bombing, shooting or threat to public harmony increases each time. But at the same time, we only see the bad things that happen in the US. There are horrible things that happen around the world every single day.
At this point, I am grateful for the unity that our county has had for the city of Boston. But I can't help to wonder why these types of things keep happening.
My feelings are mixed, but I truly hope we have seen the worst of this.
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