Issue with Rape in Congo

When watching that clip of Congo, I realized how rape has become such a big issue. I feel really bad about what had happened to these women and children. Those men don't deserve to live and they should be punished. I'm proud that America is caring about Congo and has made it reality to America. But How about all the girls in America, did we forget about them. We don't seem to make it a issue anymore or to even seem to care anymore. I have a friend who has been raped and didn't tell her parents. She lives everyday dealing with the fact that she may never be able to tell her parents or even get justice. We as in America has forgotten about girls who are being raped, even behind closed doors. We must not turn our heads on this issue and we should stand up and do something for both America and Congo.

Congo

Watching this video clip left me speechless. What upsets me is that so many men rape all these women like its something normal. Not only that, but they also rape young children. That is so wrong. I think these women are so strong for continuing on with their lives after being raped and hurt in such horrible ways. These women must feel so thankful for good people like the doctor who help them to recover from what they have been through. Even I feel thankful that the doctor is there to help them. It was good to see that these women got help after their rape and even given an education that will help them to get a job.

Tragedy in Congo

I can not fully explain how I feel after watching this video clip. I cried my eyes out the entire time I was watching it. It is terrifying that this is going on in the year 2009. I feel powerless and sad. I can't believe the tragedies these women have faced. And who are these "people" doing this to them? What is wrong with them? How did they become so hateful and violent? The have no shame and no heart. I can't believe they could do these things to children so young! I have intentionally blocked out that part of the video. I can't think about these horrible things happening to children while I'm here not being able to do anything about it. I feel terrible about every time that I've complained about my a/c not working, or the heavy traffic leaving Lahaina. I can't believe I've complained about such petty things while there is real horror happening to innocent people all over the world.

Rape in Congo

This was a very deep news clip. I was very touched and torn by the different stories that were told. I cannot understand how these so called solidiers can do what they have done over and over again and never gets fined or sent to jail. These rapist are horrible people. As for the Doctor he is more than just a doctor to keep on doing what he does for these women. They are so blessed to have such a person on their side. I am also please that there are others who want to help these women make a difference in their lives. I do hope that one day rape will be no more not only in Congo but everywhere.

Trash Art and Awareness

Some of the things that were going through my mind while watching the video about the man who takes pictures of trash. He labels it as art, but hopes to convey so much more. He wants people to realize the ammount of trash that accumliates in the world, and how truely shocking and disturbing it is. Seeing how much trash we produce, and how dependent we've all become on plastic, batteries, and other items was really shocking. This artist really evokes emotion and makes you really thing about the magintutde of how much waste us humans create.

Rape in the Congo

The footage of "Rape in Congo", is unexplainable to describe in words how I feel about it. I really can't believe what I saw. I could never imagine that a horrific thing could happen in this world and nothing do anything about it. How can nobody want to help? Men in Congo who leave their wives whom have been rape are very hopeless. It is very sad to hear that the men leave their wives because of them being raped. They should except the fact that it happen and be there for them. The men who rape discuss me. They are cruelest men alive. They don't even care one bit. I hate the fact that they let the family witness the rape and they don't even care about how old the person is. Alot of women are being raped and I can't believe that the government isn't doing anything. The women whom are in recovery are very strong and I am very proud that they are doing things to better there life. I really think that the government in Congo have make a law for raping because it is not normal to have rape being done. The women can get very well sick and brained wash. The rape can never be forgotten but could be prevented so that way no other women can get raped.
By Kristelle

Congo

I think that this issue is very important to take a stand in. It is horrible how the women and children are being treated there. I don't think that they should have to go through these horrid situations, it isn't right or fair. It is unfortuate for them especially because they have to deal with the consequences such as disease or even raising a child, even though it wasn't their fault. The fact that the criminals don't even get punished for it is unthinkable. I can't even express how much anger it stirs up in me. I am very thankful that raping is not a very big issue where we live. I can feel comfortable traveling by myself without having the fear that someone might rape me. I think that this should be the feeling that all women have in their home countries, so that they can do whatever they want and not feel scared.