Polis - The city of Scout

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Many have been in recent years studies, articles, reflections, the publications of scholars and intellectuals who have tried to define and constantly redefine the meaning of memory .

Sixty years ago, on January 27, 1945 , were opened the gates of Auschwitz . The images that appeared in the eyes of the soldiers that the Soviets liberated the camp, they are embedded in our collective memory. At Auschwitz , as in many other concentration camps and extermination camps created by Germany Nazi crimes were committed of incredible brutality.

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The important thing in this life and 'helping others win , even if it means slowing down and changing our course.

A few years ago, the Paralympic Games in Seattle, nine athletes, all mentally or physically disabled people were ready on the starting line of 100 meters. At the firing of the gun, the race began, not all running, but with the desire to get there and win. While running, a small boy fell on the pavement, did a few somersaults and started crying. The other eight heard the boy cry. They slowed down and looked back.

They stopped and turned back ... every one of them.

A girl with Down Syndrome sat down next to him and began kissing him and saying: "Now you're better?". Then, all nine embraced and walked to the finish line. Everyone in the stadium stood, and the applause went on for several minutes ... People were still telling the story.

Why?

Because inside we know that the important thing in life is to win over to themselves.

Taken from: Journal of Cannibals

What I fear is typical of cases of epidemic diseases of mass, such as leptospirosis, gastroenteritis, infections due to water or food contaminated. They are all vials of vaccine - says Hilario Gomez - rabies, tetanus, typhoid, pneumococcus, hepatitis A. Our government has made available one million doses.

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