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.

airport security

I thought that the clip about airport security was very enjoyable. I don't believe that we are as safe as we can be in airports or airplanes. I mean yes, they have reduced the amount of liquid that we can carry but that does not necessarily keep up from danger. They don't even know what kind of liquid it is. They don't have the equipment to detect if it would be harmful or not. Like the lady in the video said, two people can combine the liquid they bring onto the plane and cause a lot of damage. To the idea that we are letting everyone know what is going on in our airports does not help either. They could come up with other ways to bring harmful things on planes. I think that airports should up their equipment to find weapons and dangerous powders and liquids.

Rape in the Congo

Watching this video was extremely disturbing for me. Being raped and even mutilated is horrible, but in front of your family and even friends? It makes me thank god that I live in America. There are so many things that is wrong with what is going on in the Congo and it makes me scared for the women and children there.

The fact that some of these women can't even control their bodily functions after these horrible rapes is shocking, and it made me think "What are these women left with? Their husbands have left, they may have diseases, and they're likely carrying a child that belongs to the people who did this all to them."

Besides hearing about the mutilation, one of the most disturbing things was that the rapists literally run their asylum. After committing such a crime, these people aren't even being punished for it. What is the world coming to?

These people need help. Something needs to be done.

Rape in Cong

This was not easy for me watch.. But much more harder for those women, who are going through dealing with being violated physically and mentally. Now traumatized for life. These women and children are not just being raped but mutilated and put on display for the community to watch this happen to them. My heart hurts for them. This has been happening way to long. Why haven't the united states step in to protect these people? Thank goodness for Pence hospital and the doctor who is there to support and help them heal emotionally and physically, what a blessing.

Rape in Congo

I feel this is repulsive and abnormal. I mean, why rape a 3 year old or a 70 year old? Why rape period? Why numerous amounts of women been raped? Just because the soldiers are jaded they shouldn’t rape women, especially the ones they are trying to protect. By raping them, you’re obliterating them, so there really isn’t any motive for soldiers after that. These soldiers should be disciplined and put into prison or something. These women have been slashed, shot and things were injected up their privates, and even I would be praying that I didn’t get HIV as well. Dr. Maquage, or however you spell it, seems like a miracle worker to these women, like he and the organizations that are trying to help are their safe zones. Why have a prison if there are no guards and gates to keep the prisoners in? Citizens in Congo get away with anything; their prison seems like a play ground instead of a prison. Thank God for the organizations wanting to lend a helping hand. The only positive aspect to this is that these women are now being educated.

Distruction in congo

I am unsure how to react. My heart screams for the people of that nation. Women, Men, Children. How can we treat each other in such a manner to where we are subjected to such terror on a daily. Who or What is to blame? How come the US wont steep in and stop this CRAZYNESS. america is sort of known for jumping in everyone's so called problems... Where we have a major issue here. I had no idea about the kind destruction to the mind body and soul going out there. I thought my life was bad Im not even sure if im strong enought to live in such terror... much respect to the surviiers who are strong enough to keep going and finding the hope

Rape in the Congo News

My heart goes out to all the women and their families who have been abandoned by their country. How with all those brutal rapes and murders nothing can be done to protect any of them? I empathize with that mother of two who was raped by six soldiers while her brother was forced to watch and when he was told to rape his sister and he refused was stabbed to death. She was enslaved for 8 months not knowing where her children were. She escapes and finds out shes pregnant. She has the baby and names her Luck. I am not able to endure such madness. To watch someone that close to me get raped and not be able to do anything about it. I would probably take my own life. The youngest rapped was 3 years old and oldest 75. Whats wrong with this world today. It's crazy. This is when I have to sit back, take a deep breath and be grateful for what I have. I have both my parents, 4 daughters, a job, a car, and I am going to college. Sometimes I have a hard time to be grateful for my own selfish reasons. This was a real eye opener for me. It is one of my nightmares with 4 girls. To keep them protected at all times is my number one goal. I will do anything in my power to make sure they are safe. This is when I am really proud to be part of the United States and live in Hawaii. Its not all perfect, but it beats living in Congo. I got to send my love out to that doctor out there who risk alot to keep these women sane and put them all back together. What would they do without him?

The Landlord

Absolutely NOT!!! First the Bible then internet! people when are we going to start thinking for ourselves? Arent there ideas and feelings that should not be censored? If people dont agree with the contents of what ever there reading or watching. WELL then hit the red box to close the window. NOW I do think there should be age censoring on the type of media the youth should parttake in. HOWEVER how can parents be mad when its the very same television that has raised a lage percent of america's youth. I thought the video was GREAT! good old american humor.

Landlord

I decided to choose The Landlord. No, I don't think that the information on the web should be censored. It is a great and much easier resource to find information. I did find the video very humorous and entertaining. Everyone has a choice to whether or not they would like to watch videos like "The Landlord". If you are afraid of children watching them, then it is possible to limit what they see. There are ways to block certain sites on the internet.

I wanted to post this to everyone, especially those who wrote about the Toxic Island. I noticed a lot of people were shocked because they didn't realize this was happening. I agree that the obvious solution is to recycle. I also wanted to point out that the best solution sometimes is prevention. I was in Kmart the other day, and the guy checking me out put my two bottles of bleach in their own separate bags. I thought to myself, "why do I need a plastic bag? The freakin thing has a handle!" The bottle itself is not environmentally sound, why add on top of it? Every day there is so much waste being thrown into the earth without a thought as to what could be done differently.

I have some suggestions to those of you who were appalled by the video clip you saw in class... 1) Reuse all glass jars... don't toss 'em. Don't "recycle" 'em. Re-use 'em!" Cut down on the amount of plastic tupperware you buy, by reusing glass spaghetti sauce jars, pickle jars, baby food jars, etc. Anything glass is safer for you and the earth. Just boil them for 3 minutes after you empty them and voila! You have a clean, safe, non-polluting container for free! 2) If you don't need a bag, don't be afraid to say so. A bag of dog food does not need to be put in yet another bag... no need! Same with a pack of diapers or a container of laundry detergent... they have handles! And yet every grocery clerk instinctively bags everything... don't be afraid to say, "hey... thanks, but I don't need a bag for that." 3) Bring your own bag.. every grocery store now sells reusable grocery bags. I have about 20 of them and still manage to forget them at times. Nevertheless, they are cheap, and even if you only use them one out of five times, you're cutting way down on polluting plastic materials. 4) I know a lot of people do this already, but the plastic bags you do come home with are awesome for bathroom or office trash bags, dog poop bags, car or camping trash bags etc. Think about how much waste could be avoided if every plastic bag was reused just once. Also, you can bring them to your local Farmer's Market, or Salvation Army, and they'll reuse them. Any more suggestions?? Post 'em!