Lack of Identity

Daniel Alacon lack of identity

Lack of knowledge, or the absence of exposure to the world is usually filled in by ignorance or illogical reasoning or in many times a generalized identity. We as people surround ourselves by basic pictures which represent our background in which we use them to identify one another. But there is one thing we don't acknowledge, many of these identities are seen incorrectly. This is the case for Latin America.

Daniel Alarcon, a peruvian writer represents the broken image that we associate ourselves to. A multilateral heritage which has inevitably led to his misinterpretation and a personal lack of confidence. From the example demonstrated in the book where the old lady was misled and wanted to believe that he had prospered having come from a poor family which was all false, to his own personal views on how he regard life. Always looking down at things instead of appreciating the good of what has come.

This issue tends to influence our global image as we constantly corrupt it by tinting it with black ink. We throw layer after layer of misinterpreted thoughts and ideas that eventually we as people produce a whole new idea which is completely irrelevant to the reality that exists behind that image. We paint what we want see and we teach what we want to know but the real truth is redirected and forgot. And for those who are associated with that image hide behind it because its not the truth that people see, its the black ink that they painted on it.

The Islamic State

Like an unwanted weed in a crop field, ISIS, an extremist militant group claimed to represent the voice of allah is sprouting from under the grounds of Iran and Syria. Lead by a self proclaimed caliph, Abu Bakr al- Baghdadi, asserts the shadow of the prophet Mohammed as he claims religious authority over muslims across the globe.

ISIS or ISIL short for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or Levant consist of extremist point of views. This sunni-extremist group is oriented around an ideology based on the idea of the muslim brotherhood which was the very first Islamic group. This ideology is centered around a salafi methodology which reflects on the messenger of Allah, Muhammad. Muhammad stated the following, “The people from my own generation are the best, then those who came after them”. This concept is grasped with the idea that muslims must follow the example of the first generations, that being the Salaf.

This self proclaimed state promotes an “Islamic belief” based on their ideologies, but they go further than just the promotion of their extremist views. They apply, religious violence which they condemn as appropriate to situations. Individuals who do not believe in their ways are deemed infidels and or apostates. Their governed lands and highly regulated according to the laws of islam, and any small infractions are resulted in harsh punishments such as whipping.

They practise a form of genocide towards religious minorities and even to very muslims in hope of sparking fear which could help migrate individuals increasing their population.

ISIL implies practises that contradict all believes stated by the Qur'an, use the vulnerable minds of small children to create future soldiers by brainwashing them with incoherent lies, and carelessly paint a darker image of muslims than already exist.

These militants portray an idea and a goal, but in reality, they believe in their own lie to cover up for what ultimately is a terrorist organization trying to create havoc and war between states. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is not a descendant of muhammad, he is a corrupt extremist with connections and previous power.         

Camila Vajellos Impact

A disguised oppression of injustices swarmed the streets with untold proportions. Voices that were heard but not understood by the right winged government ruled by president Sebastian Piñera. A whisper that eventually crossed path with Camila Vallejo, the president of the student body at the University of Chile. That is the story of the revolutionary stand which impacted the world as student bodies stood up for their voices.

The so called “business” was the word used to describe the educational system run by president Piñera. A right that had turn into a consumers good ruled the chilean world for decades. The result of Camila Vallejos power to bring an uprising of young oppressed, and desperate citizens took the world by surprise as it revealed its hidden and unspoken truths.

Uprisings and protest are the result of discomfort in superior decisions which are expressed through verbal standings. These standings are usually concluded with injury and absolutely no progress nor impact towards the voices of the country. It is only when someone with a proper motif, an enchanting figure, and a voice loud enough to be heard that change will be successful. Thats the answer that Camila vallejo brought forward. Like divine intervention, she struck the heart of chilean protesters and refigured the thoughts of an untouched government. It wasn't the small changes that impacted the world, but her resilience and momentum. A light which flickered in the shadow of santiago was finally starting to light up.

In a world of disagreement, coexistion is nearly impossible without dispute. A result which has been seen throughout history from the encounters of the untouched worlds in the Incan Ruins, to modern day Islamic groups growing as they fight to express in what they believe is the way to life. Revolutionaries are not the answers to conflict, but the voices that express the polished side to things. They speak for the hidden prospect which may not be demonstrated through proper virtue but is the result of a better ending.

Camila Vallejo, a prominent figure in chilean society, demonstrated compassion and a continued perseverance towards what she could call her people. A result that showed not success but strength and hope in the people. She laid down the ground rules for the promonet future which for once was a hidden voice is know a spoken one with meaning.