Reflect on the Invisible Children film shown in class. After viewing the film what thoughts do you have on the conditions in Uganda? Many of these children soldiers are your age how does that impact you?
I felt sad and angered at some points cuz if i put myself in their shoes n i wasnt able to do any thing about it it would bother me just thinking of it.i think its not right and some of the kids should just try to kill joe i dbout its possible but if they had the power they could change everthing cuz if hes dead no one will fear of seeing their familys dieng in front of their own eyes
I felt upset that someone could do that to children so young. They are so innocent and have no idea of what life actually is about. these kids have no hope because each day they are hiding to protect themselves. Its terrible that someone could put these kids in such a dangerous, unreal position. They don't get the childhood life a normal child should get. It makes me want to do something to help these kids to give them a real, deserving lifestyle.
I was completely ready to go to sleep when you started the movie to be honest ms. heukrodt. But i watched i a little bit of the beginning, and of course i couldnt...i thought it was amazing that those college guys tried so hard to help. And the little boy...who escaped...i forget his name...but he was so cute and young and it made me so sad that he had to go through that. No one should have to deal with those things...young or old, what Kony did and is doing is beyond wrong. Hes a monster. The sad thing is, this is just one situation...how many other countries and other people are going through the same thing? Our world is messed up..i wish there was something i could do to help. Maybe there is, but i wish everyone could see this film. It would change lives, and make the world aware of what is happening..thats all we really need, is for people to be aware..and start taking action.
After the movie i was exceptionally moved. I felt that what is happening in Uganda was very disturbing and we need to take part in helping the invisible children. I was inspired by the students who took part in helping put an end to the longest war. They put there lives aside and helped these soldiers and now these children have become there lives. I was especially impacted by the age of these children, some may be my age but most are younger, Thats so awful. I really look forward to help these children in Africa because they need a voice we need to help speak for them.
i was aware of the genocide but definitely not of the children soldiers. i cannot imagine what these kids are put through and it saddens me to know this is going on. i think it was amazing for those boys to put together this documentary to educate the public about this serious issue and i hope it will continue to do so. Just because we are fortunate to live in America where this sort of thing doesnt occur, we can still do what we can to help.
it makes me feel very privileged to get the things that i want or need. The conditions are very serious in Uganda but no one is making a big deal over it when they should. no one realizes that there is a big issue occurring right at this moment and people just don't care. they don't care enough to talk about it, to make an impact, or even to mention it to their friends/family/acquaintances. it makes me feel like a very bad person because i'm one of those people.
I felt sick to my stomach when i realized how these little kids were being treated. they aren't being treated like human being let alone kids. If these kids were my age...that mean i could be a soldier, that scares me. If i was a soldier i wouldn't know what to do. the conditions in uganda were horrible because there were kids all over the streets running away to try not to be kidnapped and made kid soldiers. These people looked like they were suffering from starvation and non-sanitary conditions. It is a tuff life out there in Uganda and i feel so bad for those kids and am very grateful that i have not been succumbed to that personally.
i felt that it isn't right what there doing do kids and people. How can they just take kids and make them kill other people. It is a horrible thing to think about and do. I think more people need to get involved and stop this from happening. I am happy the 3 college kids did this and showed the world what was going on. I couldn't imagine what it would be like to be a soldier at me age.
You would think that conditions here in the United States are the worst right now because of the high unemployment rates and the horrible economy. But in reality, even more awful and tragic events are currently taking place in Uganda. It is simply horrible that children at my age and even younger are being abducted everyday and forced to see and do things that are just so inhumane and terrifying. I cannot imagine what these kids are feeling. Something or someone needs to put a stop to this madness, right now! It just isn't right! I don't understand why a search party hasn't gone looking for Kony and depose him if not execute him. I do believe that this film was very moving and powerful. It really opens people's eyes to the horror that has taken over Uganda. I think everyone should watch this film, then maybe something can REALLY be done about this. Although, I do believe that what the college students did was a fabulous effort.
The conditions in Uganda are horiffic. It horrible that these young children are being forced into to killing other childern and other people. These children soliders can never get their lifes back will probally always live in fear of what they have done. Iv herd of Invisable Children before, but i never knew what it was, so when i found out what it was i wanted to do something to help these childern.
the things that they are doing to the children are horrible. they should not be forced into killing other people and kids. even if this was to stop these kids will never be the same as they were. they are all probably traumatized from killing so many people. they have been removed from their family and some where even forced to kill their own family members.i have always wanted to go to africa and now after seeing this it makes me want to tell everyone that this needs to stop and what is going on.
i felt that is was just wrong to do this to the children of Uganda. the conditions definatly need to improve. the hundreds of children are sleeping in these huge rooms that do not even have beds. and when most of those soldiers are my age, it makes me want to do something about it and help the kids out that are suffering over there. it is a terrible thing that is happening and the U.S government should do something about it and try to end the war in Uganda.
This impacts me on the thought that I could be in their situation, seeing how I am the same age. The movie shook me to the core at the thought that there are children suffering to that extent. I want to help save these children and arrest Joseph Coney. It seems our government is not doing enough because he is still in hiding. I see their war coming to an end in the next 5 years.
I feel a disgust towards the fear that Joseph Kony instills in the nations threatened by his armed forces. I feel that the threat of losing children to fight in a revolution is such a hard fear to face on top of the constant changes that make life hard to live, in an already everychanging world. I feel that Joseph Kony is a coward who is unwilling to give up his power due to pure pride, rather than the beliefs he believes in. I feel more connected to the situation because being a kid, and kids being effected in Uganda, i am aware that us kids all want one thing, and that one thing is to be treated, and to act as kids.
I felt disgusted. It is horrible to think people could be so cruelnas to subject children so young to crimes so horrid. I fell as one of the biggest superpowers in the world the U.S. Needs to step in and do something about this on going problem. This is a terrible situation and it is a necessity that it be stopped.
I think that it is just absolutely terrible that children are being kidnapped in their sleep and turned into killers. It is sad that their homes, and everything they once loved are just distant memories. Hopefully one day this will all stop, and all of the children, who are supposed to be enjoying their young lives, can go home.
I was deeply disturbed from what is going on in Uganda. I think that we should educate people about it. I think that we should have troops go in and liberate these kids. Even though these kids are trained to kill and have turned into monsters, they still wanted to send letters to their moms telling the that they are ok and that if there is any way of getting them out they should. The kids are murderers but they only murder people because they were threatened that if they didnt Joseph Kony would chop off their limbs or kills their relatives in front of them. Joseph Kony is a bad man and needs to be killed.
After watching the video I was horrified how something like that could go on for so long without being stopped. I think its truly amazing what those college guys did. Seeing the horrible conditions in Uganda and hearing all of the horrifying stories brought tears to my eyes. I wish i knew a way i could directly help the people suffering. I dont understand why we cant just capture Kony and out him in jail or kill him. The fact that these child soldiers are my age makes me realize how much i take my priveleges for granted. I truly dont understand how they can be so strong and endure all or this pain. I hope this all put to a stop as soon as possible.
After watching the film, I was angered at the fact that one man (Kony) could do so much damage and ruin so many lives and destroy so many families. I could never imagine being a child solider at my age or even younger. It isn't clear to me why Kony isn't in a jail or why his army of child soldiers don't revolt against him. I feel that Uganda has a lot to learn about the governments in developed countries. They need to change in order to stop the violence and become a stronger county.
The children in Uganda are treated very very poorly. How they have to live their lives is not fair on any level. Being taken from your home and made into a soldiers and having to see and do the things they are made to do is not right, what so ever. The conditions their are not good at all and there is violence every where people go. These children that are being turned into soldiers impacts me on an emotional level. It is hard to sit by and hear all the bad things that go on there. And I hope one day i am be able to make a difference
After seeing Invisible Children, it made a big impact on me. The way those children are treated is completely immoral and inhumane. If children are raised by killing people, it will scar them for the rest of their lives. Not only is being raised that way terrible, but they are not recognized by the world and are not being saved. There life is at stake and are risking their lives every day. The film makers who made Invisible Children not only said they were going to do something, but they actually did the action. Anyone can say something, but it takes brace people to act upon it.
After watching Invisible Children, I feel that the conditions in Uganda are terrible and it is hard for me to believe that people actually live in such horrible environments. Thinking about the children soldiers who are my age in Uganda really impacts me because it makes me wonder why I am fortunate enough to be raised in a safe community. I think that the young people in America have the time and passion to fix world problems, like the issue of children soldiers, and can be a major tool in solving global challenges. If we could find a way to utilize this, our generation may see an end to the world's greatest challenges.
The horrific images the film portrays really had an effect on me. We have learned about so many genocides this year but in my opinion we can relate to this one because it involves kids our age. I couldn't even image being forced to become one of the rebels. I think the 3 boys who made the film impacted everyone who watched it and showed that anyone can do things to help .
Honestly, it hurts me to see these poor people in so much pain and suffering. They deserve to live happily and without a care in the world, this civil war has lasted too long. It pains me to see all the children orphaned by the LRA's doing. Here in America, we are so spoiled and privileged, we take things for granted. We are so blessed to be able to live a life in a country that is safe enough that we could go outside at night without the threat of being captured and killed, or worse, put into an army where you are forced to kill those who have not caused you any harm. The government of Uganda still fights the Lord’s Resistance Army, after 23 years of civil war; over 1.5 million have been displaced while tens of thousands of children have been stolen to play out the deeds of the LRA. The problem isn't that we aren’t able to change their outcome; it is that others (i.e. Joseph Kony) choose to relay on the power they have gained thru misdeeds and massive killing sprees, and use it to their benefit, while abusing and harming the many innocents that abide there. Many say never again but the problem is they only SAY it, not many people act on what they see; they feel sad for a moment then soon forget about it as they glance at their phones. Tyrants and power-hungry men will continue to initiate these genocides because a majority of people won’t act against it. Joseph Kony is just one man while we are all nations, some more powerful than others but in their own ways substantial, together, we could defeat Kony and his followers and end this horrid civil war. When I hear the stories of these children I cry for them, I cry because they have been left to defend themselves against a man who is striving “To ensure the restoration of peace and security in Uganda,” when they obviously are the main reason for the terrorism that resides in Uganda. It absolutely pains me how hypocritical the LRA is and yet they strive to go against what they do now. These kids are my age, so many of them are younger than me, and they’ve been forced into circumstances that they don’t want to be in. Yes, I am lucky that I have been born in such a free and liberalist nation, but the children in Uganda are not free. Many people, including myself, will always strive to help them achieve the freedom we have so easily been granted.
i think that its really sad and that people should do something to help them. i think about wat if it was me and i think i would prbably kill myself cuz id be so screwed. i think people should really help everybody and try to save the children no matter wat it takes. however i think pele need to look out for their best interests first.
I think people should do something to help them. I also think that people that are not in the type of problem this kids are in should be thankful for what they have and in the conditions they live because you never know or see the value of things you have until you loose them... I hope they can save theme some day.
I felt sad and angered at some points cuz if i put myself in their shoes n i wasnt able to do any thing about it it would bother me just thinking of it.i think its not right and some of the kids should just try to kill joe i dbout its possible but if they had the power they could change everthing cuz if hes dead no one will fear of seeing their familys dieng in front of their own eyes
ReplyDeleteI felt upset that someone could do that to children so young. They are so innocent and have no idea of what life actually is about. these kids have no hope because each day they are hiding to protect themselves. Its terrible that someone could put these kids in such a dangerous, unreal position. They don't get the childhood life a normal child should get. It makes me want to do something to help these kids to give them a real, deserving lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteI was completely ready to go to sleep when you started the movie to be honest ms. heukrodt. But i watched i a little bit of the beginning, and of course i couldnt...i thought it was amazing that those college guys tried so hard to help. And the little boy...who escaped...i forget his name...but he was so cute and young and it made me so sad that he had to go through that. No one should have to deal with those things...young or old, what Kony did and is doing is beyond wrong. Hes a monster. The sad thing is, this is just one situation...how many other countries and other people are going through the same thing? Our world is messed up..i wish there was something i could do to help. Maybe there is, but i wish everyone could see this film. It would change lives, and make the world aware of what is happening..thats all we really need, is for people to be aware..and start taking action.
ReplyDeleteAfter the movie i was exceptionally moved. I felt that what is happening in Uganda was very disturbing and we need to take part in helping the invisible children. I was inspired by the students who took part in helping put an end to the longest war. They put there lives aside and helped these soldiers and now these children have become there lives. I was especially impacted by the age of these children, some may be my age but most are younger, Thats so awful. I really look forward to help these children in Africa because they need a voice we need to help speak for them.
ReplyDeletei was aware of the genocide but definitely not of the children soldiers. i cannot imagine what these kids are put through and it saddens me to know this is going on. i think it was amazing for those boys to put together this documentary to educate the public about this serious issue and i hope it will continue to do so. Just because we are fortunate to live in America where this sort of thing doesnt occur, we can still do what we can to help.
ReplyDeleteit makes me feel very privileged to get the things that i want or need. The conditions are very serious in Uganda but no one is making a big deal over it when they should. no one realizes that there is a big issue occurring right at this moment and people just don't care. they don't care enough to talk about it, to make an impact, or even to mention it to their friends/family/acquaintances. it makes me feel like a very bad person because i'm one of those people.
ReplyDeleteI felt sick to my stomach when i realized how these little kids were being treated. they aren't being treated like human being let alone kids. If these kids were my age...that mean i could be a soldier, that scares me. If i was a soldier i wouldn't know what to do. the conditions in uganda were horrible because there were kids all over the streets running away to try not to be kidnapped and made kid soldiers. These people looked like they were suffering from starvation and non-sanitary conditions. It is a tuff life out there in Uganda and i feel so bad for those kids and am very grateful that i have not been succumbed to that personally.
ReplyDeletei felt that it isn't right what there doing do kids and people. How can they just take kids and make them kill other people. It is a horrible thing to think about and do. I think more people need to get involved and stop this from happening. I am happy the 3 college kids did this and showed the world what was going on. I couldn't imagine what it would be like to be a soldier at me age.
ReplyDeleteYou would think that conditions here in the United States are the worst right now because of the high unemployment rates and the horrible economy. But in reality, even more awful and tragic events are currently taking place in Uganda. It is simply horrible that children at my age and even younger are being abducted everyday and forced to see and do things that are just so inhumane and terrifying. I cannot imagine what these kids are feeling. Something or someone needs to put a stop to this madness, right now! It just isn't right! I don't understand why a search party hasn't gone looking for Kony and depose him if not execute him. I do believe that this film was very moving and powerful. It really opens people's eyes to the horror that has taken over Uganda. I think everyone should watch this film, then maybe something can REALLY be done about this. Although, I do believe that what the college students did was a fabulous effort.
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The conditions in Uganda are horiffic. It horrible that these young children are being forced into to killing other childern and other people. These children soliders can never get their lifes back will probally always live in fear of what they have done. Iv herd of Invisable Children before, but i never knew what it was, so when i found out what it was i wanted to do something to help these childern.
ReplyDeletethe things that they are doing to the children are horrible. they should not be forced into killing other people and kids. even if this was to stop these kids will never be the same as they were. they are all probably traumatized from killing so many people. they have been removed from their family and some where even forced to kill their own family members.i have always wanted to go to africa and now after seeing this it makes me want to tell everyone that this needs to stop and what is going on.
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i felt that is was just wrong to do this to the children of Uganda. the conditions definatly need to improve. the hundreds of children are sleeping in these huge rooms that do not even have beds. and when most of those soldiers are my age, it makes me want to do something about it and help the kids out that are suffering over there. it is a terrible thing that is happening and the U.S government should do something about it and try to end the war in Uganda.
ReplyDeleteThis impacts me on the thought that I could be in their situation, seeing how I am the same age. The movie shook me to the core at the thought that there are children suffering to that extent. I want to help save these children and arrest Joseph Coney. It seems our government is not doing enough because he is still in hiding. I see their war coming to an end in the next 5 years.
ReplyDeleteI feel a disgust towards the fear that Joseph Kony instills in the nations threatened by his armed forces. I feel that the threat of losing children to fight in a revolution is such a hard fear to face on top of the constant changes that make life hard to live, in an already everychanging world. I feel that Joseph Kony is a coward who is unwilling to give up his power due to pure pride, rather than the beliefs he believes in. I feel more connected to the situation because being a kid, and kids being effected in Uganda, i am aware that us kids all want one thing, and that one thing is to be treated, and to act as kids.
ReplyDeleteI felt disgusted. It is horrible to think people could be so cruelnas to subject children so young to crimes so horrid. I fell as one of the biggest superpowers in the world the U.S. Needs to step in and do something about this on going problem. This is a terrible situation and it is a necessity that it be stopped.
ReplyDeleteI think that it is just absolutely terrible that children are being kidnapped in their sleep and turned into killers. It is sad that their homes, and everything they once loved are just distant memories. Hopefully one day this will all stop, and all of the children, who are supposed to be enjoying their young lives, can go home.
ReplyDeleteI was deeply disturbed from what is going on in Uganda. I think that we should educate people about it. I think that we should have troops go in and liberate these kids. Even though these kids are trained to kill and have turned into monsters, they still wanted to send letters to their moms telling the that they are ok and that if there is any way of getting them out they should. The kids are murderers but they only murder people because they were threatened that if they didnt Joseph Kony would chop off their limbs or kills their relatives in front of them. Joseph Kony is a bad man and needs to be killed.
ReplyDeleteAfter watching the video I was horrified how something like that could go on for so long without being stopped. I think its truly amazing what those college guys did. Seeing the horrible conditions in Uganda and hearing all of the horrifying stories brought tears to my eyes. I wish i knew a way i could directly help the people suffering. I dont understand why we cant just capture Kony and out him in jail or kill him. The fact that these child soldiers are my age makes me realize how much i take my priveleges for granted. I truly dont understand how they can be so strong and endure all or this pain. I hope this all put to a stop as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteAfter watching the film, I was angered at the fact that one man (Kony) could do so much damage and ruin so many lives and destroy so many families. I could never imagine being a child solider at my age or even younger. It isn't clear to me why Kony isn't in a jail or why his army of child soldiers don't revolt against him. I feel that Uganda has a lot to learn about the governments in developed countries. They need to change in order to stop the violence and become a stronger county.
ReplyDeleteThe children in Uganda are treated very very poorly. How they have to live their lives is not fair on any level. Being taken from your home and made into a soldiers and having to see and do the things they are made to do is not right, what so ever. The conditions their are not good at all and there is violence every where people go. These children that are being turned into soldiers impacts me on an emotional level. It is hard to sit by and hear all the bad things that go on there. And I hope one day i am be able to make a difference
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing Invisible Children, it made a big impact on me. The way those children are treated is completely immoral and inhumane. If children are raised by killing people, it will scar them for the rest of their lives. Not only is being raised that way terrible, but they are not recognized by the world and are not being saved. There life is at stake and are risking their lives every day. The film makers who made Invisible Children not only said they were going to do something, but they actually did the action. Anyone can say something, but it takes brace people to act upon it.
ReplyDeleteAfter watching Invisible Children, I feel that the conditions in Uganda are terrible and it is hard for me to believe that people actually live in such horrible environments. Thinking about the children soldiers who are my age in Uganda really impacts me because it makes me wonder why I am fortunate enough to be raised in a safe community. I think that the young people in America have the time and passion to fix world problems, like the issue of children soldiers, and can be a major tool in solving global challenges. If we could find a way to utilize this, our generation may see an end to the world's greatest challenges.
ReplyDeleteThe horrific images the film portrays really had an effect on me. We have learned about so many genocides this year but in my opinion we can relate to this one because it involves kids our age. I couldn't even image being forced to become one of the rebels. I think the 3 boys who made the film impacted everyone who watched it and showed that anyone can do things to help .
ReplyDeleteHonestly, it hurts me to see these poor people in so much pain and suffering. They deserve to live happily and without a care in the world, this civil war has lasted too long. It pains me to see all the children orphaned by the LRA's doing. Here in America, we are so spoiled and privileged, we take things for granted. We are so blessed to be able to live a life in a country that is safe enough that we could go outside at night without the threat of being captured and killed, or worse, put into an army where you are forced to kill those who have not caused you any harm. The government of Uganda still fights the Lord’s Resistance Army, after 23 years of civil war; over 1.5 million have been displaced while tens of thousands of children have been stolen to play out the deeds of the LRA. The problem isn't that we aren’t able to change their outcome; it is that others (i.e. Joseph Kony) choose to relay on the power they have gained thru misdeeds and massive killing sprees, and use it to their benefit, while abusing and harming the many innocents that abide there. Many say never again but the problem is they only SAY it, not many people act on what they see; they feel sad for a moment then soon forget about it as they glance at their phones.
ReplyDeleteTyrants and power-hungry men will continue to initiate these genocides because a majority of people won’t act against it. Joseph Kony is just one man while we are all nations, some more powerful than others but in their own ways substantial, together, we could defeat Kony and his followers and end this horrid civil war.
When I hear the stories of these children I cry for them, I cry because they have been left to defend themselves against a man who is striving “To ensure the restoration of peace and security in Uganda,” when they obviously are the main reason for the terrorism that resides in Uganda. It absolutely pains me how hypocritical the LRA is and yet they strive to go against what they do now. These kids are my age, so many of them are younger than me, and they’ve been forced into circumstances that they don’t want to be in. Yes, I am lucky that I have been born in such a free and liberalist nation, but the children in Uganda are not free. Many people, including myself, will always strive to help them achieve the freedom we have so easily been granted.
i think that its really sad and that people should do something to help them. i think about wat if it was me and i think i would prbably kill myself cuz id be so screwed. i think people should really help everybody and try to save the children no matter wat it takes. however i think pele need to look out for their best interests first.
ReplyDeleteI think people should do something to help them. I also think that people that are not in the type of problem this kids are in should be thankful for what they have and in the conditions they live because you never know or see the value of things you have until you loose them... I hope they can save theme some day.
ReplyDeletei felt so upset that someone could do that do children. i think people like that dosent have to be alive.
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