Monday, 10 October 2011
The Border
I find that when crossing a border from one country to the next is a very intense moment to experience. It basically explores the difference of boundaries within places, nations, people, languages, religion, ideas and cultures. Before my parents became Canadian Citizens they crossed a lot of borders, which was very emotional for them, but it makes me realize that it is a struggle to be apart of a country that is worth a lot more than just living. This week in class, my classmates and I were watching a documentary on the development of India and Pakistan, which was a terrible time. It was so interesting that I decided to watch more of it at home. This documentary is so moving that I couldn't believe my eyes. The conflict between India and Pakistan should be that way. I feel that everyone should respect everyones religion, but back in those days when Pakistan became a country that wasn't the case. I am wondering why is that? Why were people like that in the 1940s? Why were their so many conflicts in the world? Why is crossing the border so hard to do? All these questions, so little answers. I guess all these questions can be answered by the lives of others and towards history.
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Hi Sindy:
ReplyDeleteYou asked the question that why were people like that back in 1940s? In my opinion, people are still like they were before. There are still many people and countries that discriminate others based on their religion, caste, sex, color, etc. Only few people understand that God is one and everybody just has a different method of worshiping God, but we all are human beings. We are one. Human beings are called "social animals", but these days human beings need to be protected from other human beings instead of other species. It's strange!
Mandeep
I know where you are coming from with this. When I did my interview with a migrant he spoke about how he moved many times from place to place and it did affect he personally, however he has dealt with it and he spoke about how he was so happy he moved to Canada after all these other countries. It is amazing to hear stories of people crossing boarders, some are funny, and some are sad to hear. Any way that you put it crossing a boarder is an intense feeling and moment because you never know what will happen.
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