All Lives Matter, and that Means Afghan Lives are Just as Important

   All lives matter, whether they be those of Whites, or Blacks, or straights or gays. Or, people from other countries. 

   Or, non-Americans. 

   Let's say you are an Afghan in Afghanistan, does your life matter? Of course it does, but does it matter just as much as anyone else's? Does it matter as much as any diplomat's, or soldier's, or as much as those who have helped us as interpreters, etc.? 

   I think of how it is said our priority in getting people out of Afghanistan should be to help the Americans first, and to help those who have helped us. What about the common people of Afghanistan? American Lives Matter, but I'm not so sure they should matter any more than the lives of the Afghans. 

   National bigotry. We feel our lives are of greater importance.

   I went to a vigil for the Afghans today. Someone said, "Afghan Lives Matter." We can hope so. Instead of saying lets get our own out first, let's say we will try to get out everyone we can, regardless of race or nationality.

   All Lives Matter.