WEAPONS DO NOT EDUCATE, THEY KILL!

“Estudia”, the Education Show which took place from 2nd to 6th April in the Fira de Barcelona, was very well received. It welcomed about 70.000 students who were able to find more than 160 stands there. But, despite the fact that most of the stands were from educational centres, one of the most visited was the Army’s one. Consequently, there are views for and against the presence of this stand.

On the one hand, it is argued that the existence of the stand came in useful to those students who were interested in joining the Army which, after all, it is one more profession. In addition, it is also claimed that nowadays the main purpose of the Army is to assure the worldwide peace, that is why becoming a soldier is winning popularity between young people, every day more and more.

On the other hand, “Desmilitaritzem l’Educació”, the campaign starred by some Catalan NGOs and institutions, whose postulate is presented in their website http://www.edualter.org/campanya.htm, strikes back. They believe that the mission of these institutions is to promote the culture and the coexisting values so, for this reason, they consider the Army’s stand as inadmissible. So that, they ask the Generalitat to ban the Army’s invitation on the following Education Shows. Moreover, they protest against the propaganda the youth received, which created an idyllic image of the military way of life, without considering their role such defenders of economic and geopolitical interests.

To sum up, the Army’s stand has created a lot of controversy. Personally, I think it is not bad to inform people about the Army as a profession. However, what I refuse to defend is the idea of the Army as a way of education or a sort of an NGO because, from my point of view, there is neither Army nor troop for PEACE.

Weapons do not educate, they kill !

- How to cook a delicious Spanish Omelette -

Peel and wash the potatoes, it is estimated a big potato per person, more or less, it depends on people’s greediness. Then, cut them into small square pieces.

After that, deep-fry the potatoes in olive oil. To cook a perfect omelette it is very important to have the fries tender better than crunchy. In order to do it, we have to have them into the pan, on a low flame and also covered by a lid, for ten minutes. If not, the omelette would become too thick.

In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs (an egg per person). However, if you like the omelette more liquid you can put more eggs on it. Once you have the eggs beaten, add salt to them. Look out! Only a pinch of salt or the omelette would be salty and inedible.

Mix the fries with the eggs and let them stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, you can chop an onion and add it with the eggs and potatoes. But it is not compulsory; it is on your choice. There is no accounting for taste!

In a pan, pour two spoonfuls of oil. Later, when it starts heating, throw the dough (eggs, potatoes and onion) carefully, and let it brown a little bit.

After a few minutes turn the omelette in the frying pan. Be careful here! To do this in the air is not easy, if you are not a professional, it is advisable to take a plate. It would be less elegant, but safer.

The secret: to be patient and love cooking.

How do you feel about it?

I am impatient and I am not very good at cooking. This is my last disaster:

So that, I would be delighted if you invited me to taste your omelettes.

LET’S THROW AN OMELETTE PARTY!

Bon appétit!