The Japanese disaster, attacks on Libya and ..........

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The Japanese disaster, attacks on Libya and the 8th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq
I’m not going to go into politics here. Though the title of this post might give that impression, that’s not what his blog is for.
With the advent of the horrible disaster in Japan last week, and multiple simultaneous wars and invasions the US seems determined to constantly carry out around the world, I’m just going to share some things from Michael on these subjects. What would Michael do?

 

 

Drawn by 13-year-old Michael in 1971 as a protest against the Vietnam War, shows troops taking a hill, backed up by blazing aircraft.

Man’s inhumanity to Man – That is what war is all about. I don’t like war.
-Michael Jackson

From Michael’s 2001 Oxford speech:

Do I really believe that we can heal this world, that is riddled with war and genocide, even today? And do I really think that we can heal our children, the same children who can enter their schools with guns and hatred and shoot down their classmates, like they did at Columbine? Or children who can beat a defenceless toddler to death, like the tragic story of Jamie Bulger? Of course I do, or I wouldn’t be here tonight.
. . .
In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe.

I also want to share what Michael said to the victims of the 2004 Tsunami in Indonesia. I’m certain he would have something similar to say to the Japanese people and that he would be doing all in his power to help them. He isn’t here to do that now, but we are, so please do what you can for the Japanese people and in memory of Michael, who was without a doubt one of the world’s biggest and most compassionate humanitarians.  Here’s what Michael said in 2004:

My family and I would like to send our prayers and heartfelt sympathy to the families, friends and loved ones of those who recently perished from the horrific earthquake and tsunami, which swept through Indonesia, Asia, India, Somalia and other countries.
Our love is also being sent to those who have miraculously survived this tragedy and to those who are so courageously on-site, helping to spearhead the relief efforts. We pray for your strength, your safety and the success of your life-saving missions of love.
Words cannot adequately express the shock, horror and grief we’ve felt, while watching news reports which have captured the massive devastation and despair. It has been especially painful for me, as I have visited these areas many times and I remember the love, kindness and warmth of the people I met there.
I would like to encourage all of my friends, and fans, to contribute to agencies and organizations assisting in these efforts. In times like these, we need each other… we must bond together in spirit and in service.
God Bless.
Sincerely,
Michael Jackson
 

 

Michael Jackson and Japanese children during his Bad Tour in 1987. Michael's Bad World Tour started in Japan with 14 nights concerts in 4 cities namely Tokyo, Hyogo, Yokohama and Osaka.

In honor of our own compassion and humanity and in honor of Michael, I encourage you to make whatever donations you can to the various charities now collecting them to help Japan recover from this horrendous disaster. Or if you can’t donate, help in any other way you can, even if it’s just well-wishes and prayers. Here’s a list of charities providing relief to Japan: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1221
And please, don’t forget the animals too: http://animalrights.about.com/b/2011/03/17/help-animals-in-japan.htm