Mahatma Gandhi was right. Violence only fuels more violence. Non-militant cooperation always trumps fanatical religious atrocities. World voices are now peacefully crying out and marching for democratic freedom of expression.
Peace wins instead of "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition." We've come along way since WWII when that song was popular. When men blame their deities for inhumanity, their gods must weep oceans of tears.
May we never forget the courageous people who used satire in place of bombs to solve problems. Our hearts are filled with sadness to other victims, too, who were slaughtered during the extremist terrorism of January 2015.
Congratulations to world leaders and the millions of people joining hands in Paris and throughout Earth for much wanted peace, reminiscent of Lafayette helping the United States during its revolution against the powers of colonialism–a reminder that in1886 France gave America the generous gift of the Statue of Liberty enlightening the world.
May we all at last enjoy happiness instead of radical threats of endless religious political strife.
Mame,
helenesmith@macdonaldsward
