A bomb, or bombs, at the capitol, and a coordinated attack on a youth camp with a total of 80 dead, and counting. A nationalist, "conservative" gunman and a government that declares retaliation with "more Democracy".
It's been a crazy world, these past few weeks. But coming from a country that strikes out against terror with terror, I pause to reflect on the small nation of Norway. And, I find my heart goes out to them in many ways.
With respect, and hopes for peace and a speedy recovery, The Conductor's Office now presents the Norwegian National Anthem...
This is presented, not as an American to a Norwegian, or as one member of a Democracy to another. But, instead, in solidarity; from one human to another, one Earthling to another. There will come a day when the fears and superstitions of the past will fall, and the dark hearted peddlers of their hate will rein no more. On that day, we, as one people, will rise against the dark and proclaim; "We were not afraid. We will never be afraid. And as one we shall endear to a bright and wondrous future."
1 comment:
Thank you Charlie, that warms.
Tusen takk!
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