RE: Aleutian and Pribilof Islands: Beauty, Tradition, Tragedy

Yes, I see your point. I think that would make an excellent blog. I read many witness statements that described kindness. From the nurse, to some of the Japanese who guarded prisoners in Japan. There were good stories. These of course were the exception, but they matter and are part of the picture. There were people in towns that neighbored the internment camps. Some of these people helped the internees.

I look at my own family's history, settling in the Americas hundreds of years ago. People lived here then, and my ancestors drove them out. That's a fact. So we all have blood on our hands, metaphorically speaking.

I agree that we can't go around with a sense of hurt and allow that to color everything we see. But, unfortunately, the history of the world is told by the conquerors. And that story has rarely in the past allowed truth to come out. So I guess I'm doing my part to balance the record.

I appreciate your reminder that much good exists among the bad. We should not lose sight of the good.

I end here with positive thoughts...about my friends on Steemit and the good influence they hope to have here.

Thanks again, Erika, for reading, for your insight, and for your comments.
With regard,
Your friend, AG