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Krystal Carlon It's not when they decide. They have no choice. How are they able to leave? We think it's so easy, but really, I doubt most of them would even make it to the airport, especially since they are being so closely watched. And even if they did make it, where would they go?
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LM Miller @kcarlon I guess I was thinking of how I would decide. There always seems like there's a moment that would be ideal to leave but human nature tells us to stay where we are because what we think is happening isn't really happening. Not in an ignorant way, but in a hopeful way.
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Krystal Carlon @msfickett it just sucks. I wish that it was that easy for people to leave. I such a softie. I just want everyone up be happy. I don't understand violence.
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LM Miller @kcarlon me too. I guess what also really got me is it was all based on an artificial distinction set in place by the Dutch. Not ancient rivalries but problems brought on by Europeans.
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LM Miller @kcarlon According to the film, the Hutu and Tutsi designations were given by the Dutch colonists-they aren't ancient tribes. The Dutch chose who was who by physical traits and elevated the Tutsi into positions of preference. When they left they left the Hutus in power. And the troubles just got worse.
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Krystal Carlon @msfickett oh wow. Wth? Why? That's so dumb. How irritating.
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LM Miller Yeah, I thought it was one of those ages old rivalries. From what the said, the more 'European' in appearance were separated out and called Tutsi. Very irritating! Have you seen Sometimes in April? It's very similar in theme, but follows one family, with a Hutu father and a Tutsi mother.
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Krystal Carlon @msfickett I have not. I'll add it to my Netflix :) thanks for the suggestion!
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