End Terror in Darfur
The Miami Herald:
”Never again.” These are the words spoken after the Nazi regime in Europe ended. We swore that we would never let our guard down again. We would not let innocent people suffer. Unfortunately, we have failed. A horrible genocide is occurring in Darfur, in Sudan. Parents are losing their children, children are losing their parents and, worse, not enough is being done to stop this massacre. Since 2003, more than 300,000 people have been viciously murdered, and more than two million more have been displaced. In 2001, more than 3,000 Americans died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Our country was almost paralyzed. The American spirit was temporarily destroyed, and there was fear in citizens’ hearts. All of this for 3,000 lives. But 300,000 lives have been taken so far in Sudan, and not enough has been done. In Darfur, a military-based group called the janjaweed, consisting mainly of Arab tribes, is persecuting black Africans. If this massacre were happening in the United States, life as we know it would be put on hold, and the tragedy would be put to an end. Unfortunately, it is occurring in an area with little media and political attention. It is not getting the attention and concern that it deserves. Foreigners typically have a negative perception of our country. For instance, they think that we don’t belong in Iraq. However, a nation as powerful as ours belongs in Darfur. By sending our military into Sudan, we could improve our standing in the eyes of those in other countries, end acts of terror and save lives. We have the chance to do something amazing and be an international hero. America is the wealthiest country in the world. Invading Darfur is a no-brainer, but for it to happen, Americans must pressure elected officials to persuade Congress to help the innocent people of Darfur. People are suffering. Help the cause. COREY FLAYMAN, Coconut Creek
