Comments on: Reflections: Why Did I Kill My Sister? http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/ a blog by Kinan Jarjous Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:37:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Screaming in a well — "Honor" crimes - Bam Bam World http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-7666 Screaming in a well — "Honor" crimes - Bam Bam World Fri, 14 May 2010 08:31:50 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-7666 [...] becoming more intertwined as we saw posts by Syrian bloggers on the issue (Abufares, razan and KJ pitched in) For starters many of the posts, emails and messages made it to the jordan times and [...] [...] becoming more intertwined as we saw posts by Syrian bloggers on the issue (Abufares, razan and KJ pitched in) For starters many of the posts, emails and messages made it to the jordan times and [...]

]]> By: loolt http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6606 loolt Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:05:03 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6606 "Disclaimer for the confused: this is a work of fiction. I didn’t kill anyone." HA! Great that you had to add that :D “Disclaimer for the confused: this is a work of fiction. I didn’t kill anyone.”

HA! Great that you had to add that :D

]]> By: 9th (and 10th) Victims of Dis-Honor Killing Tortured « my treasure http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6572 9th (and 10th) Victims of Dis-Honor Killing Tortured « my treasure Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:58:14 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6572 [...] KJ [...] [...] KJ [...]

]]> By: Global Voices in Italiano » Giordania: cambiare leggi e cultura sui ‘delitti d’onore’ http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6571 Global Voices in Italiano » Giordania: cambiare leggi e cultura sui ‘delitti d’onore’ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:26:26 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6571 [...] ultimo ma non meno importante, KJ, il quale ha scritto un racconto immaginario intitolato “perché ho ucciso mia sorella ” [...] [...] ultimo ma non meno importante, KJ, il quale ha scritto un racconto immaginario intitolato “perché ho ucciso mia sorella ” [...]

]]> By: Global Voices Online » Jordan: No Honour in Killing http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6570 Global Voices Online » Jordan: No Honour in Killing Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:59:21 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6570 [...] According to blogger Bam Bam, there has been little interaction between Jordanian and Syrian bloggers. But the recent campaign found support  from Syrian bloggers as seen in posts written by Abu Fares, Razan, and last but not least KJ who wrote a fictional story entitled “why I killed my sister.” [...] [...] According to blogger Bam Bam, there has been little interaction between Jordanian and Syrian bloggers. But the recent campaign found support  from Syrian bloggers as seen in posts written by Abu Fares, Razan, and last but not least KJ who wrote a fictional story entitled “why I killed my sister.” [...]

]]> By: SimSim http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6558 SimSim Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:35:29 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6558 it felt so real .... very good written and i hope it makes a difference it felt so real …. very good written and i hope it makes a difference

]]> By: Screaming in a well — “Honor” crimes | BamBam World http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6556 Screaming in a well — “Honor” crimes | BamBam World Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:55:58 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6556 [...] becoming more intertwined as we saw posted by Syrian bloggers on the issue (Abufares, razan and KJ pitched in) For starters many of the posts, emails and messages made it to the jordan times and [...] [...] becoming more intertwined as we saw posted by Syrian bloggers on the issue (Abufares, razan and KJ pitched in) For starters many of the posts, emails and messages made it to the jordan times and [...]

]]> By: Elijah http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6555 Elijah Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:20:05 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6555 I second kinano, we want moogle! oh and who were u and hamza criticizing?! I second kinano, we want moogle!

oh and who were u and hamza criticizing?!

]]> By: kinano http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6553 kinano Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:11:11 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6553 I demand Moogle Thoughts NOW!!!! I demand Moogle Thoughts NOW!!!!

]]> By: Ali http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6551 Ali Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:24:01 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6551 Honour crimes is a bog thing here and many have been fighting it for years. One Christian girl I knew in University was killed by her brother because she was in love with a muslim, and that was pure love with no hnour involved. KJ, I liked your post, very good one indeed. whats with the rain lately in Dubai? Honour crimes is a bog thing here and many have been fighting it for years. One Christian girl I knew in University was killed by her brother because she was in love with a muslim, and that was pure love with no hnour involved. KJ, I liked your post, very good one indeed. whats with the rain lately in Dubai?

]]> By: San Antonio Cicily http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6549 San Antonio Cicily Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:04:20 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6549 Wow this is a great piece! Very well written, it definately makes one think! Wow this is a great piece! Very well written, it definately makes one think!

]]> By: Arch Angel http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6547 Arch Angel Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:10:44 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6547 Loved your post man very heartfelt Loved your post man very heartfelt

]]> By: Sarah http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6546 Sarah Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:33:08 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6546 A great Post KJ really I loved how you touched the double standards we live how its okie if we did something and not okie if someone else did it not to mention if it is someone we have authority over.. Loved it :) A great Post KJ really I loved how you touched the double standards we live how its okie if we did something and not okie if someone else did it not to mention if it is someone we have authority over.. Loved it :)

]]> By: KJ http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6545 KJ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:53:56 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6545 <b>Isobel -</b> My pleasure :) <b>Kinzi -</b> It's our duty to bring awareness. This act has got to stop, or at least, be reduced. <b>Razan -</b> Thank you Razan :) <b>abufares -</b> I am humbled by your words as always :) <b>Jerusalem -</b> The story is fictional, but honor killing should stop <b>Ulysses -</b> Thank you my friend :) <b>Hala -</b> You're more than welcome - we all should. <b>Yameen -</b> Will do :) <b>Gabriela -</b> We should raise awareness :) <b>Sarah -</b> Thank you Sarah. I do feel that it is significantly lacking. No amount of writing is enough to be honest. <b>Rime -</b> Awareness has to be raised. It is a gradual thing, and not overnight of course, but people should begin to notice that this is wrong. I doubt that any person didn't rethink what they did at one point, even briefly. <b>secretea -</b> You're correct, but I am not addressing that part here. I am drawing the paradox of a guy who is investing effort in talking to another girl, which he sees OK, but doesn't see it OK when his sister is being talked to. It's the basic man mentality of "I do what I want but you can't touch my sister", and the whole issue of "well you're talking to someone else's sister". I am sure many people do rethink their actions but then the overwhelming support defeats the purpose. <b>vagueraz -</b> Thank you :) <b>Hamza -</b> I am typing this response just to reassure you I don't ignore stupid comments :P <b>DJ -</b> LOOOOL, man, just say outright you want me to write erotica! ;) <b>asoom -</b> I completely understand. Of course, it's oversimplified, but no amount of writing can do this justice. The last two sentences pretty much were the point of the whole post - the paradox of wanting to talk to a girl (who might be someone's sister) but killing off a guy who talks to your own sister Isobel -
My pleasure :)

Kinzi -
It’s our duty to bring awareness. This act has got to stop, or at least, be reduced.

Razan -
Thank you Razan :)

abufares -
I am humbled by your words as always :)

Jerusalem -
The story is fictional, but honor killing should stop

Ulysses -
Thank you my friend :)

Hala -
You’re more than welcome – we all should.

Yameen -
Will do :)

Gabriela -
We should raise awareness :)

Sarah -
Thank you Sarah. I do feel that it is significantly lacking. No amount of writing is enough to be honest.

Rime -
Awareness has to be raised. It is a gradual thing, and not overnight of course, but people should begin to notice that this is wrong. I doubt that any person didn’t rethink what they did at one point, even briefly.

secretea -
You’re correct, but I am not addressing that part here. I am drawing the paradox of a guy who is investing effort in talking to another girl, which he sees OK, but doesn’t see it OK when his sister is being talked to. It’s the basic man mentality of “I do what I want but you can’t touch my sister”, and the whole issue of “well you’re talking to someone else’s sister”. I am sure many people do rethink their actions but then the overwhelming support defeats the purpose.

vagueraz -
Thank you :)

Hamza -
I am typing this response just to reassure you I don’t ignore stupid comments :P

DJ -
LOOOOL, man, just say outright you want me to write erotica! ;)

asoom -
I completely understand. Of course, it’s oversimplified, but no amount of writing can do this justice. The last two sentences pretty much were the point of the whole post – the paradox of wanting to talk to a girl (who might be someone’s sister) but killing off a guy who talks to your own sister

]]> By: asoom http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6544 asoom Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:54:10 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6544 I applaud you for your intentions here and I don't mean to be critical but I have to say it- I don't think this issue is that simplistic. Also, I agree with secratea here. My favorite part is the last 2 sentences. I think that made the most powerful point. I applaud you for your intentions here and I don’t mean to be critical but I have to say it- I don’t think this issue is that simplistic. Also, I agree with secratea here.

My favorite part is the last 2 sentences. I think that made the most powerful point.

]]> By: dubaijazz http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6543 dubaijazz Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:14:48 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6543 Listen man, this guy is getting a rehab and he's getting outta jail to bang that foreigner chick. And you're gonna write about it in details in your next post. I don't see that soon, we're never friends and we've never met, okay?!! On a serious note though, this was an excellent read. Thanks for saying it right, KJ. Listen man, this guy is getting a rehab and he’s getting outta jail to bang that foreigner chick. And you’re gonna write about it in details in your next post. I don’t see that soon, we’re never friends and we’ve never met, okay?!!

On a serious note though, this was an excellent read. Thanks for saying it right, KJ.

]]> By: hamza http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6542 hamza Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:44:35 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6542 Excuse me for saying that, but I can't find the words that describe the atrocity and hideousness of this post. I don't think it was your best post at all. this one was narrated similar to an old post written by a fellow blogger that we both criticized. You know who I am talking about. :P Excuse me for saying that, but I can’t find the words that describe the atrocity and hideousness of this post. I don’t think it was your best post at all. this one was narrated similar to an old post written by a fellow blogger that we both criticized.

You know who I am talking about. :P

]]> By: vagueraz http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6541 vagueraz Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:02:38 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6541 Great post Kinan :) .... Great post Kinan :) ….

]]> By: secratea http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6540 secratea Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:54:53 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6540 great rendering of this social plague in an imaginative, artistic form that reflects an honorable moral lesson! But still, i'm too cynical to sympathize with your character who will allow the whole "honor cleansing" purpose triumph any complex psychological dilemmas he is feeling at the moment. After all, and unfortunately, won't he be released in no time to a society/community that will celebrate his reclaiming of his so-called-honor, and even perhaps as a result will award him with a7la banat el7ara-- or i mean "ashraf" banat el7ara...? This is the reality, sadly. great rendering of this social plague in an imaginative, artistic form that reflects an honorable moral lesson!
But still, i’m too cynical to sympathize with your character who will allow the whole “honor cleansing” purpose triumph any complex psychological dilemmas he is feeling at the moment. After all, and unfortunately, won’t he be released in no time to a society/community that will celebrate his reclaiming of his so-called-honor, and even perhaps as a result will award him with a7la banat el7ara– or i mean “ashraf” banat el7ara…? This is the reality, sadly.

]]> By: Rime http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6539 Rime Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:14:24 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6539 Great stuff KJ. Unfortunately, your character would be out of jail in no time at all. Great stuff KJ. Unfortunately, your character would be out of jail in no time at all.

]]> By: Bloggers Against “Crimes of Honor” « Anarchist Queer From “Syria”- رزانيّــــات http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6538 Bloggers Against “Crimes of Honor” « Anarchist Queer From “Syria”- رزانيّــــات Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:02:53 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6538 [...] but not the least, another Syrian blogger, Kinan Jarjous, wrote a touching short story called “Why Did I Kill My Sister?” in which he has indeed [...] [...] but not the least, another Syrian blogger, Kinan Jarjous, wrote a touching short story called “Why Did I Kill My Sister?” in which he has indeed [...]

]]> By: Sarah http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6537 Sarah Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:23:42 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6537 You really hit the nail on the head. Great post. You really hit the nail on the head. Great post.

]]> By: Gabriela http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6536 Gabriela Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:54:31 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6536 Reading this left me speechless... Reading this left me speechless…

]]> By: Yameen http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6535 Yameen Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:56:05 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6535 hmm you should check our blog, we had a very similar post written a few days ago :). hmm you should check our blog, we had a very similar post written a few days ago :) .

]]> By: Hala http://blog.jarofjuice.com/2009/03/reflections-why-did-i-kill-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-6534 Hala Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:36:44 +0000 http://blog.jarofjuice.com/?p=1335#comment-6534 Wow, that was one of the best reads I had in a while. Thank you for taking the time to talk about this critical issue. We definitely need to raise awareness. Wow, that was one of the best reads I had in a while. Thank you for taking the time to talk about this critical issue. We definitely need to raise awareness.

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