"I shall not hate."

There were a lot of news items about "taking sides" this morning. The 2012 presidential campaign is looming, there are stories of unions vs governors, stories of people versus their government. It is so easy for us to take sides, sometimes. Having never been on either side of a great divide; I can't possibly imagine how it would feel. Also, living in the great comfort and safety of the United States, I can't imagine living a life that was in great danger nearly every day, and yet never giving in to having to "choose" a side. And I have also been fortunate enough to have never had to deal with a great and tragic loss. This is a true example of ubuntu- a man who gives of himself to promote peace and the idea that we all must be cared for, even in the shadow of immense personal loss.

Listen to his story here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/2011/02/110224_outlook_izzeldin_abuelaish_gaza_doctor.shtml