I was reading today that they are trying to pass a motion to exhume Arafat...Forensic scientists have found traces of radioactive poison on his clothing? They are now starting to believe he may have been poisoned after all, as The Palistinians have maintained all along...This is going to cause some hell for sure
Heres the bottom line ...I have been a life-long fan of Zawi Hawass The now supreme director of antiquities of Egypt. I have watched his career from his days in the field as an archeologist to his present day position. This man is a visionary, a quiet genius and responsible for piecing together Egypts history on a scale that surpasses ALL Egyptian archeology put together.
Having rightful artifacts returned to his country is his lifes work. In fact he supports ALL antiquities being returned world-wide. As he points out, to do any less is to blatently support robbery and bullying. The man is a genuis and I completely agree with and support his point. This IS the new age. The time of justifying stolen antiquities is simply over. Its wrong and any cilvilized, modern society must recognize this. As well as find mutually beneficial ways of righting a wrong that has gone on far too long.
Hmmm we must study different world history as I dont remember the Ottomans founding the Greek empire, Nor the British, nor Egypt, nor Mexico Or really anything beyond the well, Ottoman empire ...Funny thing that, as I would imagine we have both been educated in Canada are the history books really that different between east and west?
As to "ownership" Its quite simple really...Country of origin. Period. Pretty black and white, not a lot of grey here. Unless of course you CHOOSE to muddy the issue. Do you?
This isnt JUST about Greece, nor Britain...There is a bigger world wide picture here...There should be no "PRICE" how dare you steal from me then charge me for the redemption of my goods... Thats outrageous! There are far more intelligent ways to handle this issue. And I do believe the time has come to handle it.
Besides, who gives a flying crap as to what crime some vanished empire pulled off? Welcome to the 21st century, its time to right some wrongs. Theft is theft no matter whos doing the robbing, or when in history it occurred. EVERY museum in the world should restore antiquities to its country of origin. Clean slate, no blame game.
They can make money on loaning out exhibits to one another as well as attracting tourists to view them in their home museums. Right now, tourism can make a big difference to some countries economies. Just think how the publicity over the matter would raise awareness and generate tourism.
I left everyone and everything I knew and loved behind and moved to a different country...A short time later, I packed up and moved to a different country again just to get away ....Life is full of irony isnt it?
Angels watch over Laila and thanks for the update CJ this thread more than any other, shows the true power of C/S and what it CAN be. I wish her healing laughter and light....such a brave lil soul she is a lesson to us all
Meditating helps me with this G. I try and still my mind and reach a meditative state as I fall asleep. I find Im much more refreshed when I awaken the next morning. I do this by meditating on stillness and relaxing all the muscles in my body starting with my face...I have found over the years that I get better with practice. Its no longer a struggle and I can reach nirvana easily now.
If you havent met him yet, you dont LOVE him. You may be attracted, infatuated, flattered, turned on, but LOVE? not a chance...Meet him and give it a chance to develop into what its meant to be
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RE: Laila..the girl who needs a kidney.
Thats sooo awesome CJ!!!