Brother, Where Art Thou?

I speak to the silence and say, "Brother, where art thou?", and the silence does not reply.

The millions and millions of people whose lives have been cut short. Their absence creates a void in our society. Where is the best friend I never had? Where is the mentor I look up to? Where is the music that gives inspiration to many? Where is the science that helps the human race?

When you have attacked my brother, you have attacked me. Do not expect me to stand idly by while you slaughter millions more. I have heard my brother's cry from beyond the grave. Violence must be answered with peace, death with life.

They are as phantoms who have been robbed of their existence, of their ability to impact and interact with the world.