another one

So not to get down on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but I was suddenly just struck with something that I wanted to write down quick and my computer was the closest thing to me.

They had the giant white rhino float and the commentators were discussing how they were just in Africa last week with the Today show doing a special on the need for the preservation of the animal. They were so happy that the float was in the parade, raising awareness to children about the need to preserve the white rhino. Now, let me start by saying this: absolutely. We should protect our resources and the natural inhabiters of those areas, but I'd ask this question:

How come they never show the homeless guy around the corner of the parade? Shouldn't our children learn the importance of preserving humans? You never see the float depicting the child in Africa starving and taken away from their family to fight for a rebel group.

I *am* incredibly thankful that I am American and I get to celebrate the fact that I can go through life without having to think about anything but the preservation of the white rhino.
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Sorry guys, I know that it's Thanksgiving and this should be all full of happy thoughts. And I am thankful for so many things. But this year, more than ever before, I am plagued by the fact that there is a need for redemption in the world.


On a happier note, I have never been so thankful for the people and things that I do have in my life. You are all incredibly important to me.

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