"Rape a weapon of war in Congo, activists say"
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/10/16/amanpour.congo.rape.documentary/index.html
War is a terribly tragic and barbaric concept as is, but this if anything could take it to a more inhumane level, this is it. Rape as a weapon of war? This is perhaps the most vile concept I have ever heard of in my entire life, and yet here it is. Hundreds of thousands of girls, mostly young adolescents, being violated on a daily basis to serve the purpose of power-hungry, vulgar, and savage men. What's most appalling? Many of the high-ranking officals in the Congolese military have been accused of rape as well. Why are these animals being promoted to such statuses? Both the U.N. and Congo are working to correct these situations; unfortunately, how long these corrections may take may never be determined.
About Me
- Trisha
- Whenever I paint, I put my left arm behind my back, and when I'm really focused on my art, I've been told that my breathing gets heavier. Walking barefoot is my petit bonheur, and trees are the most fascinating thing on this planet. I could eat a whole jar of peanutbutter slowly by the spoonful, especially if you sit me down in front of a movie, or two, or three. Sleeping with the window open makes for the best night's rest. I like to sit on the floor, even when a chair is available, which is ironic, because I really like to design furniture. The place where the Cleveland Indians play will always be Jacob's Field, and drawing with a pencil and paper will always beat out Photoshop. Cleaning my room with music blasting makes me happy. Funny, cause I've been unanimously voted the messiest in my house. When I think of the house I will own when I'm older, it involves a library, an art studio, floor-length windows with ivy crawling up the panes, and a roof I can easily climb on. It also involves secret passageways and those creepy paintings with spyholes for eyes. My kids are getting a treehouse whether they want one or not. As it turns out, I didn’t have to swim to Europe.
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