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Summary

The article "Unite For Peace" reflects on the potential impact of mass demonstrations in Russia against the war and discusses the importance of unity and peace in the face of global conflicts and injustices.

Abstract

The author of "Unite For Peace" contemplates the scenario of 72.9 million Russians demonstrating against the war, despite the risk of imprisonment, as a powerful act of unity that could lead to peace. The piece draws parallels with the COVID-19 pandemic, which demonstrated the earth's ability to heal in the absence of human activity and questions whether humanity has learned from this experience. It emphasizes the collective responsibility to change and prevent future conflicts, suggesting that unity comes at a cost that people should be willing to pay for the sake of sanity and humanity. The article also touches on the long-term effects of war on individuals and society, advocating for the power of unity to give the gift of peace.

Opinions

  • The author believes that the war in Ukraine is not solely the fault of one dictator but a collective failure of humanity over generations.
  • There is a concern that the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding the planet's capacity for self-healing, are being forgotten.
  • The article suggests that humans add value to the world and that by uniting in peace, they have the power to positively influence global conditions.
  • The author points out the irony in oil companies giving away gas during COVID-19, contrasting it with the current soaring prices.
  • Animals being free to roam during the pandemic is noted as a positive environmental impact that has since reversed.
  • The piece argues that the cost of unity and peace is worth the happiness and peace that follows, despite the associated fear.
  • It is emphasized that humans are now acutely aware of the multifaceted impacts of war and that unity can be a counteracting force.
  • The author encourages readers to consider the price they are willing to pay for their sanity and for peace, in light of the suffering caused by war.

Unite For Peace

What if 72. 9 million people in Russia decide to demonstrate? Will they all be imprisoned?

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I just told Carmellita that I couldn't respond.

Carmellita asks, in https://readmedium.com/shifts-in-consciousness-and-our-response-in-times-of-war-injustice-and-suffering-4e0ee4978421

Fam, what are your thoughts? In times of struggle, war, and injustice, how do you respond?

I told her I couldn't but reading this piece, https://readmedium.com/ukraine-c5ec28f7df56

I feel I must.

John Oniell said: Ukraine is the fault of humankind This abomination did not start because of one dictator It did not build towards this over a few months or even years Rather this assault on innocent people was generations in the making And will occur elsewhere If we fail to change To say a collective ENOUGH

Al Jazeera said that demonstrators against the war in Russia face 15 years in prison.

According to Google, as of January 1, 2022, nearly 145.8 million people resided on Russian territory.

What if 72.9 million people decide to demonstrate?

Will they all be imprisoned?

Unity isn't as hard as many of us think. Yes, fear is attached to it, but the happiness and peace that follows will be worth it.

COVID 19 showed us the value of life and what the world would be like without humans.

Has humanity forgotten how the earth was cleaning itself because a virus showed us how powerful it was?

Various oil companies were giving away gas during COVID's reign. Now the prices are soaring faster than COVID's death rate two years ago.

Animals were free to roam. Now they have to go back in hiding.

Nothing can move or has value without humans. We add value to their gas, homes, cars, jewelry, stocks, business, etc. Everything of value that they have without us it isn't very important. If we stop in the name of unity, we have the power to give the gift of peace to humanity.

Unity and peace come at a price.

How much are you willing to pay for your sanity?

Yes, sanity, because it hurts to see children, the elderly, physically, mentally, and visually challenged young and old have to be fleeing their homes in the middle of a deadly pandemic.

For the first time in history, humans know the consequences and long-term psychological, mental, emotional, physical, and financial effects of war.

In unity, we can give the gift of peace. Unite for peace!

Thank you for reading this piece. I hope you enjoy it and will savor more from talented writers on this platform.

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