
This
past week
October 7, 2014 there
were two demonstration
held
by
by
ethiopians and ethiopian born Americans
here
in Washington DC Metropolitan area .
Despite both groups claimed their cause is Ethiopia,
the objective of the two protests were quite different from each other.
There was
huge police presence during the rallies in case if something wrong goes
on!
For outsiders
who watched
the
demonstration
It
seems that
even in a
democratic country like America we Ethiopians are getting to the
point that we are not expressed our views
in
a
civilized way . We
ask
a
question
if really
both
groups
stand in favor of our country
why
would they
prefer
other option
to
bring
their
concerns
or
to
discuss it
in a
refined way?? Are
we not
the
Sons
and Daughters of
a
generation
where
our elders
used to solve huge country matter under
the sunshade
of a
big tree
( Warka) ?
Are
we not
the generation
who had
a
long
history of
resolving
problems
through dialogue
? and share
the goods and the bad , even eat on the same plate
and had respect
each other ? Where does that way of life
vanish??
We heard voices that never add values to the cause but
insulting and targeting individuals. We wonder
and ask openly
what is the driving
force behind the scene?
Is it really us
or are there actors or actress behind the picture?
Or is it just we are simply
losing
hope for debate and became so desperate??
October 12 , 2014
Ethiopian
This week Radio
program presents
an exclusive
discussion
with
Evangelical
Daniel
Tasew
who
was
at the scene when
both rallies
took place
. The
pastor explains
the ground
of
the
problem
and suggests
what should really
be done
to rejuvenate
the culture of tolerance
and the culture of discussion
also what
it
means
to
agree
not to disagree
on
ideas.
As
the
US
government
allows
to have
demonstrations , to express
views
,
they also have equal
responsibilities to
protect
the
embassy of Ethiopia and its premises
as we Ethiopians protect their Embassy and
personnel under heavy surveillance . After all it is their full responsibly to guard
and protect the embassy not left the
burden
to single Ethiopian security
individual.
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