Saturday, July 2, 2005

0007 African Child Comments

Rating: 2.4

What's that dirty mark on the carpet in front of the TV, Mom?
That's just a shadow from tne screen, dear.

I feel sick, Mom, I must've eaten something nasty?
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Michael Shepherd
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Hell, Michael. The usual compliments are inappropriate indeed to comment on a piece about such a subject. But you have here done it in first class manner, without lecturing; tis all the more thought- (and anger-) provoking for that. Thanks for posting. t x

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Alison Cassidy 10 June 2006

Michael this is a powerful commentary on the third world. You show the innate concern of young children and juxtapose it against the casual indifference of the grown ups. You have certainly painted some disturbing but recognizable images. Thank you. love, Alison

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Herbert Nehrlich1 02 July 2005

Of course, this is beyond words. I admire very much how you can convey the reality of the situation so vividly. There is no doubt left that this is an account of real life. H

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