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Hey Ina,

I hope this message finds you well. I am now back in Utah and having some fun re-adapting to the situation here. I am now starting to become familiar with the news and current events again, and I heard about the recent developments with the cartoons that came from Denmark. I am so sorry to hear that these things bring such turmoil. I know this sounds funny, but I feel a little difficult in this situation because part of my heritage comes from Denmark. I hope that things in Bali aren't worse because of this. Well, just wanted to say hi and tell you that I am back in my home town. It really is strange here. Not sure how things will be in the next couple of months, but hopefully they will all be good.

Take care,

Court


(aku membaca email Courtney sambil tercenung. apakah aku harus membabi buta? menyamakan orang dengan bangsa? media dengan negara?)


Dear Court,

it's nice to read from you again. Bali is hot and sunny and dry. It's been 10 days since the last rain. I have to turn my fan all day now, and frequently moving to air conditioned room to get some cool air.
I saw the cartoon couple days ago. They're awful and I share the same feeling with those people who join the riot in Jakarta. But I don't believe in violence. Violence will only affirmed what people have thought about Islam. That Islam is terrorism. For me, those cartoon are just an absolutely a pathetic way of being famous by a cowards with double standard on their mind. The cartoonist must have known that those pictures will bring negative reactions and even turmoil. But still they did so.
I wouldn't blame you just because part of your heritage come from Denmark. You have nothing to choose or change it.

Take care,
Ina