The news (well, some of it):
a) This story about a missing three-year-old has made me angry. Obviously, I cannot imagine the trauma that the parents are suffering, but - erm - is it right to leave your 'precious' three-year-old and her two-year-old twin siblings alone while you dine out? The parents were checking on Madeleine every half an hour, we are told. We are also told that the premises had a creche.
Now, how can the parents have relaxed and had a proper meal if they were checking up on their offspring every half hour? Why not put them in the creche? You were that concerned about your children that you checked every half hour, so why do things by half when it's your children – tiny children – that you're talking about? I really just don't understand. I hope that poor Madeleine is reunited with her parents swiftly. But, bloody hell, parents, what the fuck were you thinking?
b) A 17-year-old girl was murdered (and the images put on the internet for sick bastards that like that sort of thing) in Iraq. Her crime? Falling in love with someone from the 'wrong' community. Thousands watched as her relatives stripped, beat, kicked her and bashed her to death with rocks. I hope their God is watching them. It happens in the UK, too. Here, it's not as dramatic in terms of the 'theatrical' aspect but brothers, uncles and fathers have stabbed and strangled young women who dare to live according to their own rules. What kind of world is this?
c) Anyone notice how we have less and less time to save the planet, according to scientists? Eight years. Wasn't it hundreds, then 50, then 25? The report is scary. Those who have, or have yet to have children (assuming they want them) would be sensible to fear for any grandchildren.
d) So, today we hear that Jade Goody is pregnant (see earlier 'Big Brother' posts). Goodness, I must have a cynical side. I can't help but think it's a PR stunt. We'll see, won't we? Can anyone explain why this announcement was even on the news? She is best known for being on a reality TV show and for being an insulting bully.
Nice post...i dont know what kind of parents are those who left their children like that....but i think...rather i believe such cases are fewer in India...
ReplyDeleteMurder on that basis...that has become so common that reading more than two such cases in the newspaper everyday is nothing out of normal...
i guess the only thing we can do is try not to follow the same things....if not all atleast one can make a change... :)
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preetha!
Hey Preetha,
ReplyDeleteYes, this case of the missing child is all over the news. I'm listening to the radio now and am somewhat relieved to hear that the presenter has said pretty much the same thing – that it would be illegal to leave such young children on their own in the UK, so why would you do it in another country?
That's horrendous to hear that these 'honour' (honour?!) murders are such commonplace news. It's simply beyond comprehension.
At college, one of my friends was forced to marry at 17 "or else". Luckily, her husband is a decent man. Another friend was told that 22 was far too old to be single. She is stuck in an unhappy marriage – her eldest child is probably 14 now. Her father, before he died, told her he wished he had never suggested she had married so young, and that her happiness was all he (and her mother) ever wanted... It's heartbreaking.
Thanks for reading and posting. I like the pictures (and words) you post on your blog – the flowers are especially beautiful.