Mayans Demand End of Doomsday Myth as it is just a Money Scam
As 21 December 2012 is coming closer, which is supposed to mark the end of an era which has lead to a boom in doomsday literature and speculation — tourism to Guatemala and other Southern American states is increasing.
“It’s offensive, it’s an insult, and it is contradictory for indigenous people to continue to be steeped in poverty while public funds are squandered on celebrating,” activist Ricardo Cajas, of the non-governmental Guatemalan Council of Maya Organisations (COMG), told IPS.
For the event alone, tourism industry authorities have announces that 15 ceremonies will be held, which includes a major multimedia presentation on the legacy of the ancient Maya civilization.
This doomsday hype must be really good business, as the government has already spent 8.5 million dollars on the preparations for the ceremonies surrounding the event.
Imagine, if 8.5 million dollars has already been spent — this must mean some serious revenue for the government. And for what? For a stupid idea that the world is going to end, an illusionary idea which we’ve created and entertained ourselves with, while in the meantime, real people, like the native Maya Indians alive today: are suffering.
While they make up for the majority of the population, there needs have been continued to be disregarded, leaving them live a life ranging from extreme poverty to just being able to get by.
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2012-11-13 15:05:43
Source: http://www.riseearth.com/2012/11/mayans-demand-end-of-doomsday-myth-as.html
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