Imagine if just as the media, politicians, and institutions object with vigor to exiting Afghanistan for Taliban oppression reasons, they did the same for oppression here.
Afghanistan oppression concern should be extended here
Just like many are concerned about women in Afghanistan, I am concerned about them as well. However, it is not just concern about the women in Afghanistan who are privy to the media, but concern about those in dozens of countries where they are systematically oppressed.
The reality is that it is much deeper than that given that there is oppression everywhere. The issue is what trigger’s the commitment to do something about it. So, this morning as I continued watching the coverage I Tweeted/Instagrammed the following.
The Military-Industrial Complex’s #TalkingHeads are out in full vogue. They are concerned that @JoeBiden will turn off their pilfering spigot. They want to make #Afghanistan difficult to prevent getting out of expensive #ForeverWar.
If the talking heads, politicians, and systems were really concerned about oppression, they would start their concern at home. You see, there is no economic advantage in that.
We do not hear the media talking much about the continued failure of our system to protect the drinking water of millions. We do not see the massive mobilization of politicians, the media, and other organizations against a system that oppresses and enslaves POCs in jail for a profit.