You Can Run
You Can Run The Show…
But You Can’t Hide from History
To the murderers who wash their hands with political and ideological excuses, you will be cast aside by your own shadow.
Romero was fatally shot March 24, 1980, while celebrating Mass in a church in San Salvador, El Salvador’s capital. He was revered in El Salvador for speaking against human-rights abuses.
His death ignited international protests, making him an icon on par with Martin Luther King and Gandhi. Romero’s death was unsolved and no one had been held responsible or prosecuted. He is in the process of being canonized as a saint.
Salvadorans called the historic ruling a victory for victims of human rights abuses.
“I had my doubts, but I had more trust in the judicial system of the United States,” said Luis Melendez, president of the Fresno Salvadoran Community.
“It’s a huge step to eliminate inhumane acts so that those who are in power can’t continue to do this,” Melendez said in Spanish.
“It brings hope. It’s like I’m able to breathe again.”
History absolves no man for crimes against humanity. Not yesterday, not tomorrow.
In the years to come, Putin and Basayev will both be asked: how dare you kill innocents to settle your political disputes?
Whether the interrogators are living or dead, this question will resound through the tissue of creation, for life itself is the ultimate arbiter and justice is but a natural process.
Whether humankind will continue to carry the mantle or some other species learns to lift up its eyes in prayer makes no difference whatsoever.
postscript [10/1/2004]
Actually, it appears you can hide for a very long time in Latin America. Take note, boys. (Thanks, Ana)
