Dont know what to say

[Richard Brekne]

>   How could humans do such a thing ?

Hi folks... done a lot of thinking since writing these words a couple days
ago. I have read most of the various responses to this and the other
threads, noted the understandable chest pounding, anger, frustration,
sorrow, and the need to share feelings and emotions, all the while
struggling with my own thoughts and feelings... trying to come to terms
with this. I think I have my answer now.

I asked, "How could humans do such a thing ?"  and the answer is "They
cannot". Only a being distorted from its humanity, or perhaps denied its
humanity from childhood could / can envision, let alone carry out such an
act. Only a monsterously distorted being can convince / brainwash / lead
others to become such distortions.

Despite our anger our pain, we must all realize that if our response is to
have any hope of contributing to an end to such tragic events, then that
response must not be one of revenge. If there is anything at all to be
learned out of this then it must be the realization that there is no honor
in killing, there is no call for joy or celebration in bringing death to
another. It does not matter how horrible the crime, for the tragedy that
leads to humans becoming such distortions is 100 times greater and in the
end it is that which must be prevented.

This does not mean we should not seek to eradicate the evil, nor does it
mean that we should not weild what weapons we must in the doing. Of course
we have to put a stop to this, whatever that entails. It does mean tho that
once done, the real work begins. And it will take the united efforts of all
nations, all peoples to succeed... to even begin to succeed.

The whole thing is so immensly complicated really, religious
fundementalism, unholy alliances in the name of the "necessities" of
international politics, unfathomable poverty...on and on and on... perhaps
it is too much for us. But if we are to succeed we must listen to the words
said so many times in so many ways by so many of our fellow humans
throughout our common history.

All you need is Love. The greatest of these is Love.

Whatever we do, we must never loose our hold on our love and care for one
another. We are all, after all born into this world with a human heart, and
a human spirit. These qualities are far to precious to let any one person
loose. Because when they do loose them.... look what they become.

I guess I just needed to write this out... and send it off...whatever its
worth.
--
Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway
mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no