Tuesday, January 17, 2012

How do you deal with haters you care about their future?

Let me get this thing straight. I am originally from Somalia and I really love it no matter how worse it gets. However, people from Somalia are so tribal and their social life is dictated by their tribe not their status in the community. I am educated young man going to grad school soon; I am really hoping to help Somalia through working with the agencies that are involved in humanitarian areas. BUT the question which part of Somalia should I go? I know people from the West may not understand the complicated situation of minorities in such countries. It happens that my tribe is such a minority that other Somali tribes despise them and we have no land in Somalia. It is funny because once your Somali friends realize that you are from a such minority tribe, most of them will desert you. No one wants to talk to you and the discrimination, stigma and hatred is just unimaginable. So growing up in North America where racism is still a factor but kinda seems to have been subdued by societal pressures really makes me think twice if I should care about people who just value tribe not what you wanna do for them. I am hoping to be a doctor in the future and help those in need. Since they say "Charity begins at home", it is my first priority to go back to Somalia and help them. I am not sure if I am gonna be safe there. So my question is how do you deal with such scenarios? do you think people who hate and disrespect because of your tribe and not your education deserve any help? Please share your thoughts in a constructive way. Your insights are appreciated!!!

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