What If They Gave A Hunger Strike- And Nobody Came?
This just in:
Mia Farrow has ended her hunger strike to show solidarity with the people of the war-hit Darfur region of Sudan, because of “health concerns”.
In a statement posted on her website the 64-year-old said: “I have been instructed by my doctor to stop my fast immediately due to health concerns.”
Of course, the point of a hunger strike is precisely that it does put the striker’s health at risk. The most devoted hunger strikers have died in the process, a move certain to bring embarrassment and change when directed against a humane opponent. And oh yes- people have to know you’re actually on a hunger strike.
I’m sure that upon learning of Ms. Farrow’s brief hunger strike Sudan President Omar al-Bashir was moved to say, “Mia who?”