I woke up this morning with a dull sense that I don’t give a
damn about anything any more. And then I remembered the Buddhist nuns in Tibet
who are burning themselves to death in order to draw the world’s attention to
the suffering of ordinary people.
The monkey in man remains strong and dominant. The angel
continues to cry in vain for admission. It seems I do still give a damn; I give
a damn about people suffering pain, abuse and repression. It gets to me.
So what can I do except sign the petition, then wonder
whether I want to continue living in a world ruled by bankers, businesses,
politicians and generals for whom the only driving forces are the acquisition
of wealth and power, and the promotion of twisted, dispassionate ideologies? Can’t
say I do, especially when these bastards appear on the TV every night to remind
me of the fact. They wear smart suits and uniforms. They look presentable. People
even vote for some of them. Right.
Later, maybe.
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