News versus Commentary

I know I may have come across a little harsh today when I mentioned that I didn't want to learn more about what was going on back home.

Being in Uppsala and all, I'm still not immune to being influenced by the comments everyone makes. This is compounded when I'm not even there to see for myself what was truly happening. Getting information second or third hand or after being repeated, even by the same person, for the umpteenth time, can result in rather distorted 'facts'. Therefore, I hope everyone can understand why I prefer to remain neutral on such issues.

Heck, from what I know, even if I were back home, I would stand far, far away from the fray as well.

So, I do apologise if I came across as unfeeling or harsh, but as much as I empathise with all who are affected, I just don't want to get involved or be influenced by all others especially when I'm not there to see it unfold first hand.

I would still like to know what goes on back home though. So, in this aspect, I would prefer to receive news, not commentaries.

Thanks all, for your understanding.