With the recent terror attacks in Paris, we felt it worthwhile to discuss their political, social and personal impacts. Various news organizations have covered the details and both citizens and countries around the world have united to mourn and grieve, but several factors appear to be overlooked. Among the responses, Syrian refugees have been blamed, similar terror attacks (like those in Beirut) have been seemingly ignored by the press and ISIS's intentions and goals appear simplified. As always, we do not have the answers to the questions we ask, but we find the dialogue to be both invaluable and necessary. Our thoughts go out to all of the victims of these recent attacks, as well as their friends and families.

Further Reading:

The New York Times, "Three Hours of Terror in Paris, Moment by Moment"

Think Progress, "Experts Explain Why People Cared More About The Paris Attacks Than Beirut"

On Being, "Where Does It Hurt, O City of Light"

Rice Standard, "Beirut and the Shadow of Selective Grief"

Medium, "Thoughts on Terrorism After Paris"

Rolling Stone, "Not Just Paris: Why Is Beirut's Brutal Terrorist Attack Being Ignored?"

The New York Times, "The Exploitation of Paris"

Think Progress, "The Big Logical Error Made By Everyone Linking Syrian Refugees To The Paris Attack"