I stand with Ukraine – but also with Syria, Yemen and Somalia

Aachieve right this moment my inbox was full of “charitable” invites to classical live shows, theatre performances, poetry readings, road collections, you identify it – all ending with phrases alongside the traces of: “We stand with the folks of Ukraine, do you?”

I’m Dutch, I used to be simply seven years outdated when the Second World Struggle began, and I can let you know a factor or two about what it looks like. In fact I stand with the folks of Ukraine, how may I not?

However inform me, after I stand with victims of warfare in Syria, Yemen, Somalia and extra, why do I so typically weep for them alone?