In political science class on Tuesday we watched a documentary called "Seoul Train." It is about an organization called the "Underground Railroad" that works to get North Korean refugees out of North Korea and to South Korea. The conditions in North Korea are terrible and people risk their lives when they attempt to escape. It's not over once they cross the border into China though. If China found out that these people were North Korean, they'd send them straight back to their country where they would be tortured even more because they betrayed the government. The path to South Korea is dangerous for both the refugees and their aids. This documentary nearly broke my heart as I watched innocent people, even a 2 year old child and a 17 year old girl, get caught and sent to prison. All these people want is freedom and refuge from the awful conditions in North Korea, but the Chinese government doesn't seem to understand that.
I can't even begin to describe how grateful I am to live in the United States of America. We are a country built on the foundation of freedom and liberty for all. From the very beginning America has been a place of refuge for those who were persecuted in their former homes. America is in no way perfect, but it sure is close. I know that our founding fathers were truly inspired by God to create the country the way that they did. I have been blessed to live in a spectacular country in a wonderful home with loving parents. I am forever grateful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AZ4XvCXb20
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