I watched Body of Lies a few months ago, and I remember thinking ,Wow, what a good movie.
EDIT: For those that haven't seen it yet, check it out. While it does have many political references and insinuations, it's a ficticious tale based upon occurences in the Middle East. Terrorism, suicide bombings, beheadings (or the threat of them), and helping the "right side" are all elements within the film. This is juxtaposed with the politics of fighting a war while maintaining the status quo, which often times conflicts with the effectiveness of fighting to begin with.
As I perused the news this morning, I came across this bit of news. Quite sad it seems.
I know that living where I do, I have certain priveliges and liberties that other countries dream of. Perhaps the one overlooked is that feeling of security. That superficial and tranparent security blanket, security that we feel we have, but often times, fail to acknowledge how quickly it can be taken away.
I laughed in the movie when Di Caprio's character said to go ahead and shoot him, he didn't wan't his head cut off. But the reality is that in parts of the world, this does happen. Regularly at least. As Memorial Day came and went this past Monday, I'm thankful for the security that we do have. Because no matter what, it can be worse.
Thank a soldier. Thank a policeman. But give thanks either way.
Closing Quote: "Liberty: One of Imagination's most precious possessions." Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary
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