Tanka

Mayan culture First you invade and destroy it Then you mythologies it And finally Makes it a tourist attraction

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Terry O'Leary

Date: 12/20/2012 11:39:00 AM

I think I agree with everybody... we should be interested in the 'touristy' part... but we should also reflect deeply on the 'genocide' part... maybe we would then be less likely to commit the same crimes in future... Terry

Jan Oskar Hansen
Date: 12/20/2012 12:35:00 PM

one can only hope so

David Williams

Date: 12/20/2012 9:42:00 AM

jan, I like the sentiment behind it buit as Kathy says it's life isn't it?...David

Jan Oskar Hansen
Date: 12/20/2012 10:57:00 AM

yes it is life with small "L"

Kathryn Collins

Date: 12/20/2012 9:14:00 AM

I thought much declined through natural or social circumstances with finally the help of invaders. Why shouldn't it be a tourist attraction? I know the trinkets and souvenirs they probably sell are ugly. It should be shown for historic value, don't you think. Am I taking your tanka too seriously?