A friend of mind shared this video. Sceptics will no doubt suggest that is a fake, or it was contrived for political purposes… but I prefer to believe that it is genuine. Why shouldn’t a 6 year old boy be in a position to embarrass a large proportion of the world’s population? He is not old enough to have learned arrogance, discrimination, prejudice, hypocrisy, intolerance and greed. These are all learned traits.
This was a totally impromptu Post because of its impact on me. Perhaps it will impact you. Food for thought.
A New Direction Perhaps? 
We could all learn a thing a two from children. Thanks for sharing a powerful video.
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We certainly can learn so much from children.. from dogs also if we care to watch them! 🙂
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So touching and oh if everyone could be wise like little children. They accept so unconditionally until they are taught not to. This reminded me of when I lived in down South for a year and worked at a elementary school. Majority of the students were black, but there were white ones as well. And you know what: they played together, ate together,etc. They saw past the difference in the color of their skin. That is until they were reminded of it. Well at least 1 little boy.
One day I came to school and a little white boy was looking sad, I had noticed he wasn’t playing with his friend that day and wondered what was up. The words he said cut my heart when I asked what was wrong. He told me his Daddy told him he couldn’t play with him anymore because he was black. The boy looked up at me with questioning eyes wanting to know “why?” wanting to know why it mattered. I had no words as I gave him a hug, but I did assure him later that he was right, it didn’t matter and that I was so sorry his Daddy felt that way.
I went home that day thinking of how true it is that children are so open to loving, they have to be taught to hate.
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Beautiful comment. Thank you. 🙂
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You are welcome, thanks for bringing back a memory. That one was bittersweet, but it really was a wonderful year down there.
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My image of the southern States is racial discrimination while promoting Christianity. Doesn’t get more hypocritical than that! Reminds me of Barry McGuire’s “Eve of Destruction” which included a line “Hate your next door neighbor, but don’t forget to say grace!”
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Yes, so hypocritical and God weeps!
I made friends with some of the sweetest people. Their skin was dark, but their hearts like gold. Still kept in touch after I left.
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I used to work with a doctor from Pakistan and, on one quiet shift, he said “You know … when you guys are born, you are rather red and may turn yellow for a while. When you are sick, you can turn green. When you are cold, you turn blue. When you bruise you go a blue/black color ….. and you have the nerve to call me colored!” He was a lovely man to work with! 🙂
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Ha Ha! Love it!
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I heard about this boy and his generous spirit, but I hadn’t seen the video. Thanks for sharing it.☺
It’s a beautiful thing. I believe there are many Alex’s in the world, they just don’t get enough attention. They do indeed have a lot to teach us. 💕
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You are right. There are so many caring and compassionate people in every country but, sadly, the news media rarely focuses on them!
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Thank you for sharing this, Colin. No matter, if that letter really exists. The message is true and the way to live in a happy and peaceful world. Let’s give everyone a family. We are all brothers and sisters!
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Amen to that!
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Thank you so much again. It touched me deeply!
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