How secure are we really?

Every since 9/11 airport security has been heightened. Most people exchange the inconveniences for the feeling of security and safety. Yup the government sure is doing its job well and now they have foiled a new terrorist plot to take liquid bombs into planes in carry ons. Now people have to get rid of all liquids and gel's and pour them in the garbage in the airport. I think bottles of perfume,water, gel, etc are easily distinguished from chemicals like nitroglycerine that were supposedly going to be used. Airport security takes away these possibly dangerous liquids and dumps them all in the garbage can in the airport. If this liquids are possibly explosive then why are they casually handled and allowed to mix in the airport garbage cans. Obviously the careless disposal of these supposed dangerously explosive liquids indicates that all this heightened security is pointless.

A world of conflict

Identity isn't just something you struggle with during the tender years of adolescence. We are always a little bit awkward and constantly trying to find our niche in life. Well at least that's how it is with me, the only difference with me now and when I was 15 is that I've learnt to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. My race, religion, nationality, and ethnicity are really a jumbled mess that I'm always straightening out. Seems like different parts of my identity are at war and I'm forced to choose sides, but if I choose the other side will make me feel the guilt that comes with being a traitor.*sigh*You see my parents are Ethiopians that hate Ethiopia because of political and social persecution being inflicted on the Oromo ethnic group ( my ethnic) . Ethiopia is just another war torn African Nation that has western support to oppress its people. I'm also a Muslim and love my faith share a special bond and concern for people who share the same love for Islam. Islam says that all Muslims are brothers and sisters and need to share a mutual respect. One thing I'm going to state strongly is that I don't stand for hate mongering and the idea that Jewish people are some kind of evil race. I think that so much hate and self righteousness has taken a soluble situation and has made it a century long epic struggle of faith and God; It's become ridiculous. Inherited hate, bitterness, and grudges made the situation too complicated to unravel unless people make serious revisions to the way they perceive each other and the world.*sigh* So I was born somewhere in Europe and was raised in North America. I love my country and I'm thankful they gave my parents some where to rest after a life of adversity but I cant help but feel conflicted. You see my country is giving Ethiopia money for the same guns they used agaisnt my people and my family. I have a little problem with this situation here. Tell me what would you do?*sigh* ...There aren't enough sighs to expel all the frustration.