Last night I watched a PBS show covering the experience of soldiers and civilians on the frontline in Mosul Iraq.  You can see the same in Syria and other worn-torn areas, as well…  I see such a tragic situation of families caught up in war.  Caught without access to clean water, food, medicine, and living without safety, always in fear.  Hoping for a way out, walking sometimes beyond their endurance.  Soldiers weary, no hope of clarity in a war where children are bombers and their enemies speak the same language, and can infiltrate with civilians to get behind them.  Constant fear, constant needs and constant stress.  These situations are impossible…. and yes we can wall ourselves off and keep them away, but how can we not look, how can we not realize that by virtue of the lottery of birth we are safe and blessed with an opportunity for the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness.   Regardless if you believe we should be there to help to support an end to suffering, or you believe it is their problem to solve, you should not take for granted the great win in life’s lottery you enjoy.