Like most people in the West, I have been obsessively watching coverage of the invasion of Ukraine. Like most, but not all, Americans, I view the Russian aggression against the Ukrainian people as a war crime. As a New Yorker, I have an affinity for Ukrainian culture and the Ukrainian people, and I'm not alone. The governor has expressed solidarity with Ukraine:
New York stands with Ukraine pic.twitter.com/kikP37O4L6
— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) February 26, 2022
That structure in the bottom right-hand corner is the Tappan Zee Bridge, which is visible from my workplace. I took a couple of pictures, but trees in the foreground messed up the focus.
The producers of SNL began their broadcast with a choir singing the Ukrainian national anthem, a truly touching moment.
As for myself, I figured that my tax dollars were providing lethal aid (what a phrase!) to Ukraine, and I personally need some moral clarity right around now. I sent a donation to World Central Kitchen:
People of the World…Like you, I am distraught watching Ukraine under attack. We must come together as a force for good! @WCKitchen is on Poland border delivering meals tonight—Romania soon. In addition to your donations…I am committing support from the Bezos award to Ukraine.🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/ws0EFl8zLd
— José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) February 25, 2022
Man, I love that man, and all his works, and I'd rather contribute to the care of the afflicted than the destruction of the oppressors, though I recognize the need for defense against aggression. As I said, I need moral clarity, and there's little to be had.
It's not a lot, but at least there was some way in which I could express solidarity with the Ukrainians.
5 comments:
Isn't he awesome? WCK is our 1st stop to contribute when there's a catastrophe.
I think every little positive thing each and all of us do will ripple out, and bring light. Sort of a paraphrase of something the late RFK said.
Hey B4, just in case you didn't know, you got a shout from the QAnonAnon crew!
And your writing is still very, very good...
Rev. Paleo
Isn't he awesome? WCK is our 1st stop to contribute when there's a catastrophe
I love the way that he goes everywhere, helps everyone without discrimination, and enlists locals to help in the relief efforts.
Hey B4, just in case you didn't know, you got a shout from the QAnonAnon crew!
Whoa, Paleo, that's a Big Deal. I love those guys! Could you give me more info? I'm going to have to hunt this down now.
You must be happy that Vlad is no longer honorary president of the Worldwide Judo Federation.
I was wondering if the Kodokan could shame him because he isn't holding up the moral standards that Jigoro Kano urged us to embody.
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