It is disturbing to learn that a team of father and son were behind the horror of terror.
Thankfully, it is reassuring—and surely inspiring—to watch a hero of a man in action. Bless his heart and soul. May he heal well after his surgeries.
Despite hatred that blinded the hearts of the perpetrators of this senseless violence, there is something comforting about humanity when we learn that this hero’s name is Ahmad. It could have been David or Avi. It could have been John Smith or anything else.
No, it is Ahmad. Ironically, it is not just Ahmad. It is Ahmad El Ahmad (https://tinyurl.com/mrxzfcy3). Perhaps this coincidence is meant to remind us that love, humanity, compassion, and at times INCREDIBLY uplifting courage of ordinary individuals exist within any community or family, including a Muslim one. Mr. El Ahmad refused the barbaric cruelty toward his fellow innocent Jewish citizens. Without hesitation, he jumped on the older shooter to confiscate his weapon without even any training in using guns, wow!
We still do not know anything about the father and son mentioned above. Indeed, we can just speculate at this stage because we do not know any fact yet other than the blood tie between the 50-year-old man and the younger 24-year old one (https://tinyurl.com/ufmtv37k).
As you can guess, and maybe likely like you dear readers, Bambi rejects terror because she values human life and dignity for all, including for our fellow Jewish grandparents, parents, spouses, children, friends… or simply brothers and sisters in humanity.
When will violence targeting Jews in Australia, and everywhere in our troubled world, end?While waiting for an answer to the question, Bambi sends her heart to beautiful Australia as a nation, especially its shocked Jewish community as well as her beloved relatives, friends, and readers there. Their collective sorrow is also Bambi’s sorrow.
May all the injured people heal. May the memory of each dead person be eternal. May all those traumatized by this terror attack eventually find peace deep in their heart.
Last but not least, may Hannukah’s first candle tonight bring the needed light of healing.
Individuals who accuse others of Islamophobia may themselves exhibit prejudice against Arabic people.
Many Arabs either do not adhere to Sharia Law or critically question its principles. Additionally, communities, such as Muslim Christians, Lebanese, and Greek Orthodox Christians, have experienced displacement due to Islamic fundamentalism. Greek Orthodox Christians have established longstanding communities in the United States, particularly in states like Ohio and Michigan. For example, the character Max Klinger from “M*A*S*H” and a real U.S. veteran of Lebanese descent.
Individuals residing in countries such as Australia, Canada, or the United States often benefit from geographic privilege, which may allow them to avoid confronting certain realities. In contrast, people in regions like Lebanon, Kenya, or Poland have historically faced more direct challenges.
Sincerely, Demian Hammock
So well written and explained, Bambi thanks you Demian, for your thoughtful and informative comment.
THE MADNESS OF HATRED …… FROM THE FATHER TO THE SON ….. SO WERE THE
PERPATRATORS ( AS REPORTED ) IN AUSTRALIA . IN MY LONG LIFE ….. I HAVE WITNESSED
THIS , REPEATEDLY . IN IRELAND , TURKEY/GREECE , MANY IN THE MIDDLE EAST , WHERE
I CANNOT QUOTE THE HISTORY OF THE FEUDAL WRONGS THAT ARE SO NUMBEROUS ,BUT
THE MOST OUTSTANDING AND RECENT ( AS HERE ) PALISTINE , FANATICALLY , AND ISRAEL .
THERE MUST BE A WORLD WIDE EFFORT TO HALT THE INDOCTRINATION WITHIN
FAMILIES , AND BLOCKS OR SIMILAR GROUPS OF ” TAUGHT HATRED ” …. WHICH IN MOST
CASES BEGINS IN THE CRADLE .
TO ME …… HUMANITY NEEDS FEW RULES TO LIVE BY …… IF ALL WOULD JUST
OBSERVE AND PRACTICE , ONE , THAT MY FATHER INSISTED ON UNDER HIS ROOF .
” DUE UNTO OTHERS , AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DUE UNTO YOU ” .
AS WE APPROACH THIS WONDEROUS SEASON …….. TO BAMBI , AND HER MANY
FRIENDS , I SAY , PEACE ON EARTH ….. GOODWILL TO ALL . Russ
Your dad was a very wise man, Russ. I love his rule under your roof. Bambi thanks you for sharing this piece of wisdom and for your beautiful wishes to her and friends. She sends you her love from the East Coast.