http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/01/world/middleeast/01babylon.html?pagewanted=1&th&emc=thhttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/01/world/middleeast/01babylon.html?pagewanted=1&th&emc=th
Reading this makes me even more depressed how corrupt our world is becoming. Farrell states, "the “Israelite community,” then numbering about 120,000," and now only eight to ten remain. Families are concerned for these people's well being and these few men that stay in Baghdad express how they have no "purpose" to leave. They have been offered refugee in Israel but unfortunately, those lingering around were "brainwashed" to not trust Israel, growing up. The few that do want to migrate to Israel are fearful of what consequence they must face after hearing all the anti-Isreal propaganda they've been fed.
I suppose not everyone can be lovers, but it's quite upsetting that 80% of this world have to resort to violence. One hundred years ago, a third of the Baghdad community was held by the Jews and held high status/reputation. Now they must fearfully keep to themselves because of their religion. Unfortunately, I being Muslim, have seen how my religion has been subjected to those of ignorance. Now I must regretfully witness the offense towards other religions. Power has a terrible consequence and ignorance is it's sidekick.
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