Apathy or Bust.

The rise in Canadian soldier deaths over in Afghanistan is starting to bother me. Primarily, because I saw an obit for a soldier my age in my own local newspaper. It's beginning to strike a little too close to home.

And that recent Canadian terror plot was a little frightening. It's been a long while since Canada has suffered the wrath of terrorists, which makes me appreciate how sheltered Canadians are. Thank God, for instance, we don't have to live in the Middle East, where your chances of being blown up are significantly higher.

There are a lot of wars going on that shouldn't be going on. Start with Africa and work your way up. It's hard to believe that we as humans are so stupid. There doesn't need to be suffering in the world. There really doesn't have to be. Yet beliefs are so strong and so different. And greed is so powerful. There will always be war and starvation. Always. Because humans will always be stupid and things will always be complicated.

It amazes me that people are so willing to give up their own lives and give up other people's lives. And for what?

I've read too many history books and too many newspapers. I know why the world is why it is. But what can I do, but try not to think about it. Because it's frustrating and angering.

I guess it's better to live in the comfort of apathy.