The River in Reverse

During my trip to Kafuta I met someone who used to be a sailor and would frequently visit the United States. He told me about his many trips to New Orleans and how he was devastated to see the destruction caused by hurricane Katrina. We talked about how awful it was and how it was important to rebuild New Orleans and preserve the history of the city. This former sailor also loved the music from New Orleans and told me that his favorite thing in the world was listing to music in New Orleans. You know there is a reason the airport in New Orleans is named after a musician. The first major album recorded in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina has just been released. "The River in Reverse" by Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint. I believe that we are living in a global village in 2006. This is why it is important to not forget about New Orleans and help them rebuild. The problems there could affect the rest of the world just like the problems in Africa are not just Africans problems but the worlds problems. As I mentioned earlier we are living in a global village. We have the power and ability to change people's lives for the better all over the world. If we were to ignore the problems of Africa the world would lose a great culture and people. The people I'm working with here truly believe that there country and continent can change. I see it in there passion for their job everyday. The things that count the most in life cannot be counted. I mean you cannot count the number of lives you affect by helping others. Everyday I walk past the U.S. embassy on my way to work and it reminds me of home. I see the stars and stripes and I'm reminded of what I have and the obligation I have to use the resources of my country to help others. I also see the armed guards in front of the embassy everyday as well. They carry around AK-47's and I think to myself as I walk by " I sure hope they have the safety on that gun." I see the military of The Gambia drive by every now and then with soldiers standing on the back of the truck holding their guns and I think the same thing " I hope those soldiers have the safeties on those guns." If you want peace work for justice. Ciao