See no evil, hear no evil

I tolerated about a half hour of the tv coverage of the war and then had to turn it off. No matter which channel I turned to, it seemed too much like they were covering some sports event rather than highly coordinated death. It's like the Olympics or something.

I switched to NPR, which is slightly better. At least it doesn't consume me--I can tune it out.

During the first gulf war, I couldn't get enough of the coverage. I was glued to the tv for days, fascinated by every precision bomb that found its target. I didn't take time then to consider what was behind those concrete walls and under the burning piles of rubble. I guess I know now.

I continue to pray for peace, but feel it is mostly a futile gesture.