All Is Not As It Seems, It Seems
Imagine, you're a lovely young woman living out your life in familiar surroundings. As an immigrant from another country, but comfortable where you now are, all the more so as your mother is a political activist, of a type who seeks to forge avenues of mutual respect, understanding, awareness and appreciation of other cultures and traditions and values from the immigrant society to the receiving society, and vice versa.Your mother has been honoured for her public-spirited work. She and her work have been recognized at the highest echelons, public, political, regal, in the country in which you and she reside, alongside so many other immigrants, all of whom chose to make England their home. Your mother, Farida Patel, received an award of recognition at Downing Street; gawd, she met the Prime Minister! Try that one on for size in the country you came from...
Wait, there's more! Your mother, Farida Patel was also invited to a garden party held at Buckingham Palace in acknowledgement of her bridge-building efforts between communities of different faiths. Truly, an accomplishment to be proud of. 'Pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been? I've been to London, to visit the Queen'. How are you ever going to live up to your mother's wonderful reputation?
Well perhaps start by marrying well. And in so doing, select a mate fit for yourself and the ideals instilled in you by your mother's noble work. Gift your mother with children born of this alliance between yourself and a partner whose way of life and values reflect those of your mother. You do all of that, and look, you've accomplished personal satisfaction, made your mother happy, and earned the respect of your community.
Oh dear, something has gone awry. Your husband, Mohammad Sidique Khan is a bad boy, after all, not at all a nice man; however did you make that selection? Your husband, errant child, has been identified as the leader of the July 7, 2005 London suicide bombers. But not to worry, your friends and relatives recognize you to have been an innocent dupe; they are eager to protect you and your child and your mother.
Ah, your mother; devastated, horribly shamed by her son-in-law's murderous rampage. Fifty-two people dead. Hasina Patel, no sooner have your mother's wounds begun to heal than you and your brother are arrested, two years after the fact, held on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
Hasina Patel, what could you be thinking?
Labels: Heroes and Villains, Justice
posted by Pieface @ Friday, May 11, 2007
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