So
much sadness, anger, and frustration as we grieve with our Liberian
family during this time of crisis. I've not wanted to post much as of
late, because everything I read about Liberia has been so upsetting.
Recent reports continue to show that ebola is a mutating virus that
could be multiplying vectors. The forecasts look grim and West Africa
may not be the only place affected when all is said and done.
I understand there is a fine line between informing the public and crying 'fire' in a theater if there is only a 'potential' fire. However, it has always been the case that one mutation could put the entire civilized world
into chaos as plagues lead to civil unrest, etc., ad nauseam. I
pray that those
on the front lines of the current ebola crisis can obtain the tools and
resources they need to protect Liberia, and potentially all of us
before it becomes too late.
With all of that in mind, and in an obvious homage to Martin Niemöller (1892 –
1984), I submit the following for your consideration:
First
ebola came for the Guinean country farmers, and I did not send
help—Because we have enough troubles in our own backyard and how
does helping a Guinean lower prices at Walmart or the gas pump?
Then
ebola came for the Liberian cities, and I did not send help—
Because their government is too corrupt, there are more there dying
from malaria and unclean drinking water anyway, and bottom line:
there is no
real profit margin for selling medicine
to penniless Liberians.
Then
ebola came for the healthcare providers, and I did not offer help but
rather I tweeted
that they should stay in Africa to suffer and die— Because anyone
stupid
enough to help
those people has disqualified themselves from getting proper
healthcare and I wanted this virus out of country, out of sight, and
out of mind.
Then ebola came for me, and I wailed and moaned
and pointed fingers as I bled from my eyes and held my dying child
—But there was no one left to care for me or listen to my wailing;
for those that cared had all been taken
away,
ill-equipped,
and un-aided
on the front lines.
I
pray the above does not come to pass, rather God's mercies on Liberia and on us all.