I wish for peace, especially in Africa.
Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe — just a handful of countries that are devastated by famine, poverty, disease and stupid leadership. One of Africa’s greatest plagues is its lack of honest politicians. Robert Mugabe, who could feed his nation and many of the neighbors to boot from the bountiful land of his country, instead cozies up to China and arms dealers and keeps his (starving) people in check via violence.
Imagine being your average run-of-the mill professional when your country’s leadership suddenly decides to send you to war. They don’t have enough soldiers, but there are extra doctors, teachers and lawyers as far as the eye can see. This is happening in Ethiopia right now. The result is a brain drain — those with training and the resources are escaping for their lives.
My motto: War Sucks. Peace Rules.