The crime rate in South Africa is unbelievable. I was there last year and, although I didn't experience anything untoward myself, I came into contact with several people who had, only recently, suffered
muggings or car-jackings.
I wish them all a more peaceful 2009.
For a cheerier view of the festive season see my PLUS blog.
LAUGHTER AND TEARS
A cartoon may be funny but it, also, can be sad.
It's not just airy-fairy; it can echo something bad.
When first you view this picture you may laugh because it's fun
Until you see that Santa has been threatened by a gun!
Men in balaclavas have left him there for dead
And they've rushed off with the Christmas gifts to use themselves instead.
For this represents South Africa, where crime is very rife,
Where murders happen all the time, with gun or fist or knife.
I have old friends in Africa who simply have to cope
The New Year may be better. Well, we can only hope.
4 comments:
I hope the thugs around here aren't fans of yours! This would only give them an idea they've not yet had!
They probably can't read anyway. Sad. On both counts.
Dear Brenda ~~ A sad state of affairs in South Africa and most of Africa. I have passed a Butterfly award on to you, which I hope you will enjoy. Take acre, Love, Merle.
It is sad to see the crime rates increase all over the world :-( . . . Nice cartoon :)
Sigh.... looks Santa these days needs a UN escort to go about his duty..!!!
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