#6 A Different Kind of Story

I think that 'A Son Returns to the Agony of Samalia' is a very moving article. I believe ther is a very strong message that K'Naan is trying to get across in the article. Although he talks about his past, and gives us brief history on Samalia, i dont really think that he wanted everything to be about him, others from Samalia, and Samalia. I think he was trying to tell people to not take things for granted. Remember where you came from, and loves those who are truely important to you. I think he is trying to say respect others, and be happy with what you have. Not everyone has the same opportunities as we do, and i think K'Naan did a good job at drawing our attention to these facts. I think it is important that people atleast try to make a change, even if only one person benifits from it. I think that this article is a very good aritcle, and that many should take the time to read it, as it gives out more then one important message. I hope everyone realizes that we are blessed to live the lives we are living here in Canada, because we are very fortunate to be Canadian, and have all of the rights and freedom that we have. It is important to keep you chin up, even when things are down in the dumps. Appreciate what you have, and try to help other do the same. I think it is important as leaders that we try to make change, and this article gives us a good look on what we can do. It doesnt have to be a big movement but something that can encourage others that things can start to look brighter. K'naan demonstrates the fact that he cares about others, and how important it is to remember your past, and not take anything for granted. I found this article very inspiring because K'Naann went through so many scary and difficult times, but he never gave up. He risked his safety and life to try and make a change. He inspired me and i believe many others as he truely shows how much he cares, and he doesnt take his life for granted.