April 9.. Nevermore!

Today is a terrible day, for many reasons. It is also a day my grandfather was born, in 1916. He is my only living grandparent, and I have a special place in my heart for him.

On Peder's 24th birthday Nazi-Germany attached Norway. He has told many stories from the war, on which I hope to some day write down.

Norway and World War II
Norwegians were surprised and unprepared when Nazi Germany, with its superior military might, attacked Norway on 9 April 1940. The general public, and their political leaders, had believed that Norway would be able to stay out of the second world war, just as the country had maintained its neutrality in World War I. (source: Odin)

Deir Yassin
9th of April is a bad day for the palestines as well. Why, you ask? The same people that survived the Holocaust during WW2 - the Jews - massacred the village Deir Yassin in 1948.

The question that must be asked is: Do humans ever learn anything? I don't know. Oppressors will always try to squash human independence it seems.. Do you think you are independent? Who are the oppressors today? Are you aware?

Take a look at Norways leaders today.

April 9 - nevermore? It happens everyday.