English Blog 2: Letter

Dear Selim Bay,

I am writing you because I feel that your choice to ignore the fact that a girl was being raped by soldiers under your order is preposterous. I think that it is absolutely wrong that you let it happen with no punishment, in fact you allowed her to be there for the soldiers enjoyment. Even though she is in fact Armenian she is still a human being. I believe that no one should be treated that way regardless of nationality, race, gender, etc. I also think that it is also incredible that you didn't even give her food to eat. I honestly don't understand how you could do such a thing. Not only did you do this to a child but you also had a another child witness it. So in the process not only did you have a child raped and killed but you also scared another potential forever. I think your carelessness and disregard for human life is astonishing and despicable. The thought that you could do that to anyone, a child even, and feel no remorse or guilt is horrible. Even though at the time Armenians were not looked highly upon at all during these times are they not humans? are they that much different than you and I? They're human beings and no matter how much we may dislike and even hate others we should treat them with respect. I believe that you knew about the idea and approved the girl to stay. You should have told the soldiers that it was inhuman and that humans are not animals and should not be used for personal gain and then dumped out like trash when you are done with them. When Vahan approached you and asked you about the matter you responded by saying that he shouldn't care and that he didn't even know the girl. I also think it is horrible that you would respond that way, even though Vahan didn't know her well he has compassion for others. I think that you should think about the concern that Vahan had and put yourself in his shoes, he witnessed her rape and he found her dead. If you where Vahan would you have simply not cared? Would the loss of a human life not even effect you in the least? I believe that if you where in his shoes you would think about the matter in a whole new light. I feel that your actions were very poor and careless on this matter. I think that it would help you a great deal if you went back and thought about it again, this time from an Armenians perspective, a fellow human. I urge you to look back and find your mistakes.though you can't go back and take back the loss of a human life, you can indeed learn from it and make sure that it no longer happens under your control again.

Sincerely,

Faith Ezell