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Massachusetts Peace Action Statement on Boston Marathon Bombing
an article by Massachusetts Peace Action
Massachusetts Peace Action shares in the sadness,
appreciation, restraint and solidarity shown by
President Obama, Governor Patrick, faith and civic
leaders, and neighbors in the face of the violence
at Monday’s Boston Marathon and during the days
following.
Faith Madzar at Natick prayer vigil April 17. Metrowest Daily News photo
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There is sadness for those killed and injured, for
the families whose lives have been scarred, and for
the culture of violence, here and abroad, that leads
to such senseless acts.
There is appreciation for first responders,
including Boston peace activist Carlos Arredondo, whose courageous actions saved
lives and modeled how all of us should respond in
times of crisis.
There must be restraint, as the facts of the
violence emerge -- especially toward individuals
and communities who are too often blamed or
scapegoated in acts of political violence. We call
on our leaders and the media to be especially
careful in the days to come.
Finally, there is solidarity; Boston has seen the
face of the violence that is a daily reality for
civilians in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan,
Somalia and other places wracked by the impact of
militarism.
In the days and months ahead, we commit to helping
our community heal, connect and create a culture of
peace.
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DISCUSSION
Question(s) related to this article:
Nonviolence is at its best when violence is at its worst, Do you agree?
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Latest reader comment:
Bernard Lafayette, Director of the Center for Peace and Nonviolence at the University of Rhode Island shared with us the following observation, based on his years of working with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his recent work in Colombia, helping to organize leadership teams in nonviolence:
"Nonviolence is at its best when violence is at its worst".
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