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watching The View n of course the discussion re the bombing ....and all r talking about how to discuss with children who have dem world disturbed etc...as an American it come cross mi mind if we ever think of children who go tru dis sort of ting on a daily basis....and without counsellors being provided or sympathetic parents to calm dem down n reassure them that this is not normal n they r safe....all talking about the sign the likkle bwoy who died, had made when Trayvon was killed....yet we cannot even agree not to arm ourselves wid gun violence rampant in our own society, much less influence outsiders who r hellbent on harming us ...sigh....soooo sad
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i was considering on dat this morning. dem was a talk bout the impact on the psyche of boston etc and i was wondering what it must be line living in a place like Iraq where your reality now is many people killed by bombs every day. I was wondering how the local media reported these stories over thereOriginally posted by evanovitch View PostWhen its hot in the jungle of peace I go swimming in the ocean of love..... -
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Boston Marathon Bombing: Spare a Thought for Middle East Victims, says Boxer Amir Khan
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April 17, 2013 10:46 AM GMT
British boxer has sparked controversy while paying tribute to the victims and families affected by the Boston Bombing.
British boxer Amir Khan has provoked controversy in the wake of the Boston bombing after encouraging fans to "spare a thought for Syria, Pakistan, Iraq, Palestine and all the countries that are bombarded frequently".
The 26-year-old four-time world champion paid tribute to the victims of the tragedy which killed three people and injured 176.
Eight-year-old Martin Richard, from Boston, 29-year-old Krystle Campbell, from Medford, Massachusetts and 23-year-old Boston University student Lu Lingzi, from Shenyang, Liaoning were all killed by bombs which exploded near the finish line of Monday's race.
"96 countries took part in the Boston Marathon today, this was an attack on the world, not just America," Khan wrote on his official Facebook page.
"Pray for Boston tonight and whilst praying for them also spare a thought for Syria,Pakistan, Iraq, Palestine and all the countries that are bombarded frequently.
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"We live in a dark world let's make it better with the light of our prayers. AK."
Khan's post, which has already been liked by 744,400 people, quickly divided the online community.
While some hailed the athlete for drawing attention to ongoing conflict around the world, others accused him of using the 'back-handed tribute' to spread his own political agenda.
"Nice one you must be proud that your keeping the anti-Muslim stereotype alive eh." one critic said.
Although no group has yet claimed responsibility for the bombings, another Facebook user claimed: "Sadly this tragic incident in Boston will trigger the media to accuse and defame Muslims which is always the case.
"Reporters and editors would start speculating "alqaiyda" is behind all this. me preaching here wouldn't change the system or prevent such incidents from happening."
One commentator insisted that its was " good America is bombed.. they should feel what happens Tu us Pakistanis all the year."
To which another user responded. ""A 8 year old baby died! You people make me sick!"
President Barack Obama said officials don't know "whether it was planned and executed by a terrorist organisation, foreign or domestic, or the act of a malevolent individual."
FBI Special Agent Richard DesLauriers told a news conference that the two bombs were fashioned from pressure cookers packed with explosives, nails and other lethal shrapnel.
No suspect has been taken into custody yet, and Boston police and firefighters have announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to arrests.Comment
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