World Headlines for today, October 5, 2006

1. Moscow to try to prevent N. Korea nuke test

2. Iran and North Korea defy nuclear warnings

3. North Korea threat targets U.S. concessions (Israel)

4. North Koreas nuclear wake up call

5. Nuclear test could trigger arms race

6. Fear at North Koreas nuclear test threat

7. Japan and U.S. push UN to punish North Korea

8. Nuke test worries North Koreas neighbors (Israel)

First of all, there are several things that are contained in this short list of headlines that caught my attention. Those parts are highlighted and clearly disturbing to me.

This was passed along to me by my father. Let me say, he and I have not always seen eye to eye on world events, but, I believe that our opinions are becoming similar. Especially on a global scale.

You see, he and I have come to an agreement on a few things. One: that our world is in dire need of change, before it changes despite humans. Two: if we refuse to accept that our world is on a downward spiral to self destruction, we are kidding ourselves. Three: IF we wake up and start to TRY and do something to affect change on our existence, we might have a chance.

The only thing I can say about current events, as most readers have noticed, is that we really don't stand a chance on a global scale. Most, if not all, countries have already started an arms race. It's mostly the major powers that have the arms, now it's a matter of time before we see nuclear war in our lifetime. This is NOT acceptable to me! This should not be acceptable to ANYONE! Our lovely government has no means to stop any country from doing what it will, this includes stopping or sanctioning those countries in nuclear test stages as well. If NOrth Korea or Iran decide they want to blow up stuff or other countries along the way, they will do so. No amount of negotiating or sanctioning from the UN will effectively prevent those nations from destroying themselves. On the other hand, if the US decides to try "true preventative measures", we will blow someone to hell before they can do it. Because it's America's nature to interfere with and try to control others weapons. We are the World Police. Now, don't hate on me for agreeing with global opinion here. Also, don't think I am anti-America, because I am not. I am in fact disgusted with ALL nations right now. I just think we should try to set an example for other countries to follow. Unfortunately, our example has been for so long, the wrong one.

Democracy, in it's infantile stage is great. Once it becomes bigger than the government can handle, it is then a monster. I find that when we try to impose our beliefs or political structure on another, it's like trying to convince a non-Christian that he/she is wrong and going to hell. Whether or not it's correct makes no difference. The fact is, you cannot FORCE someone to believe your ways are right. Look at all of history. How many wars have been fought over belief? How many millions of people have died in pursuit of their religious faith? Do you think the Jewish culture wants to convert the world? Even if they did, do you think killing their enemies would convince others to convert? Probably for a while, but eventually they too would be overthrown. Muslim faith, what about them? They have been trying for centuries to convert through force, how effective do you think they have been? The Crusades, witch trials, holocaust, genocide on our native people, the list goes on and on. How much more do we have to eliminate from our population before we realize the answer?

On another note, life is full of blessings. We just have to accept the changes we can affect upon ourselves and hope for the best in all things.

I hope people, that happen upon my blogging, are in some way blessed today.
If you are blessed, post a comment, acknowledge those blessings!

Peace, understanding and joy to you all.