World Central Kitchen Workers [Original Post, ~April 2024]
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Israel has now killed 7 aid workers working for World Central Kitchen who were in Gaza to distribute food. I suspect this killing is a message from Israel for those from the west who want to help people in Gaza.
One thing that is starting to become clear to me is that there are a large number of people who believe that those who are in power get there by being willing to use violence and to hurt people. I suspect there are even smart, intelligent people who believe this, and so when properly threatened, simply do what they are told.
The ability to use violence is a decision, not a skill. A non-violent person could theoretically decide to use violence at any time, whereas a skill takes time to develop and requires effort. If we choose our leaders based on their ability to use violence and hurt people, then we probably will choose people who lack any particular skills, and so they probably will not be very good at their job.
In US politics Joe Biden is well known for using the phrase "don't compare me to the almighty, compare me to the alternative". This phrase is an example of this mindset, in my opinion. When I read the phrase, my interpretation is that the speaker is saying the listener will choose the speaker because they have no other option, rather than because the speaker makes ethical decisions as the almighty theoretically would. In my opinion, this phrase has a subtext that implies the possible use of violence.
Personally my opinion is that humanity will not survive unless every person on the planet starts refusing to do things that are not in the best interest of everyone. We have to start ignoring people who believe they are in charge simply because they are willing to use violence.
Article: Canada, Australia, U.K. demand answers after Israeli strike kills 7 aid workers in Gaza
Sad sad everyday life for Palestinians and foreign aid workers!