CommonHumanity
CommonHumanity's JournalCan't stop thinking about all the non human life in Ukraine
Like everyone here, my heart breaks for the people of Ukraine while I marvel at their courage. Something else is though is haunting me terribly - the non-human life. The plants and the animals, the microbes in the soil, the insects and all the other life. I am glad the world is paying attention to pets and zoo animals, but there is also so much more that makes up the web of life that supports us and makes the world so wonderous.
The fact that spring is coming to life all around me in my home in NC only makes the destruction more immediate and real. How can we as humans destroy these gifts? We are surely the most insane species on earth. I know in this case, the blame falls on Russia, but we as humans have been warring and destroying the life on which we depend for eons.
A few weeks ago the spring peepers started up in the pond and woods near my house. Last week there were so many frogs on the path to my house that I had to be careful not to crush one as I pushed a wheelbarrow up the path. The soil around my house is brimming with earthworms, the birds are singing, I see rabbits and deer every day, buds are forming and turning into leaves with haste and everything is coming to life. Every time I notice these things, my heart breaks for all the utterly innocent and utterly essential life forms that are being burned and poisoned by human war. It just breaks my heart to see green life turned to ashes.
Ban all Russian social media?
First, I am a digital moron so the answer to this question may be oh so OBVIOUS. At the risk of humiliation and condescension, I proceed:
Seeing as Russian propaganda is wreaking havoc worldwide, with a few known/prominent examples being Ukraine, US Elections, Brexit and anti-vax propaganda, is there a way to ban all Russian disinformation globally. Shut off Russian access to Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, etc.? I know this would also silence the voices of Russian dissidents, but maybe an online outlet for dissidents could be created. Even without a venue for dissidents, the overall good might be worth it. I don't know, just grabbing at straws here, but then again the online propaganda venue seems to be a major vehicle Russia uses to promote nefarious agendas that are harmful to world peace and well-being.
Thank you for the hearts!
I read A LOT of posts and give them plenty of thought, but don't post much and haven't been a member terribly long so I totally didn't expect to receive a heart.
Figured I fell under the radar. So nice to think someone has noticed me! Thank you!
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Name: dianaGender: Do not display
Hometown: NC
Home country: USA
Current location: carrboro
Member since: Fri Dec 8, 2017, 11:14 PM
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