so i have internet again

Actually, I've had it since the weekend, but I've been busy. You know how it is. Hurray for posting again!

What a day to do so, seeing as it's Bloggers Unite day (one would think I plan for these fantastic coincidences). Basically, bloggers all over the world are uniting to discuss one of several topics pertaining to human rights. This is a fantastic show of solidarity, as hundreds of thousands of bloggers and others today are talking and letting themselves be heard. Now, I'm tired and still have some exercises to do before I can sleep, so expect a longer post later about blogging/journaling as a whole, for now I'll just give an opinion.

Before I start that I just want to point out how much any word that is a derivative of 'blog' eats away at my brain. I can tolerate blogger but anyone saying 'blogosphere' within a 50 foot radius of me will get to see a real, live mental breakdown.

The topic I chose is the prisoners of Guantanamo Bay. Most of you know the facts, if you want Amnesty's take on it check it out here. The story is everywhere on the net, so I won't go into detail about the alleged torture, sexual and mental degradation, and horrific conditions. I'll keep it simple: if you do not treat your enemies with respect then you're simply warring, not protecting people. If you subvert the very laws you allege that this 'struggle' is about, then they are worthless. Tear it down. It isn't our country but it is our world.

One of the major sticking points is Omar Khadr, a Canadian Afghani who was 15 years old (along with 3 other under 18 soldiers) when he was taken into custody 6 years ago. There is also a severe lack of evidence that he killed an American medic during a firefight, which is his charge. Yet Canada has not secured his release. We are the only industrialized nation which has not done so for prisoners with respective citizenship. That is a disgrace, so call or write someone who depends on your votes and tell them. Most of all, let none of us forget that those prisoners are human beings and should be treated as such.