Boy set on fire


Anyone who knows me or has read any one of various entries is well aware that I'm not too fond of children; however after reading the aforementioned article I felt compelled to share it via Journalscape. I don't like kids but I would never, ever intentionally harm a child and it is my opinion that people who commit such acts are among the most evil and worthless specimens to walk the earth.

Before reading this article I had not eaten for almost twelve hours and was looking forward to lunch with a friend, but as my eyes fell upon the ravaged boy plastered across my screen any urge to eat quickly became extinct. Upon reading the story thoroughly I only became more and more disgusted at the "people" who could bring themselves to commit such a morbid crime. I cannot imagine the thought process of an individual who is capable of this. People commit crimes for many reasons--retribution, monetary gain, political rebelliousness; but what reason is there in torturing a child? I am not justifying any crime or saying that one has less impact than any other. This story paints a picture of sheer unbridled evil, and very, very unfortunately, a defenseless child will lead an impaired life because of it.

Looking at the before and after photos wrenches my heart. It makes me believe that this sort of thing could happen to anywhere, at anytime, and nothing can be done to stop it. My prolonged fear is confirmed: if someone wants to inflict suffering there is not much to be done to prevent it. I can only hope there is a hell where these sort of creatures will find themselves.