Be aware, this is not at all condoning looting and other 'aggro' actions; it is, though, a very reasoned and meaningful insight and is worth investing ten minutes of your time. (In case you wonder about TN's credentials for offering such commentary, you may wish to read his book - none of us who does not have direct experience can truly know...)
The second item is from last Sunday's sermon from Most Rev M B Curry. He shares thoughts on the 'pandemic of human nature', the despair it can cause - and the solution of Love with the capital 'ell'. I attach my Eternal Prayer (click the candle - or here), in the hope you will utter it with me now and each day.
(2/2) Trevor on George Floyd and the Minneapolis protests:
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) May 30, 2020
“If you felt unease watching that Target being looted, try to imagine how it must feel for black Americans when they watch themselves being looted every single day. Police in America are looting black bodies.” pic.twitter.com/oO6s8sNY44
YAM running late in my visit. Somehow Saturday got busy. Just put Salmon steaks on to marinate for supper.
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I do like Trevor Noah! My kids saw him in NY. I think we were babysitting. I cannot remember. xx
ReplyDeleteOn a chilly, drench Sunday morning, these items will be listened to while progressing the latest knitting project. I know Trevor Noah as a comedian, but have not before heard him in serious mode.
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DeleteSocial contract. It was also addressed by Morgan Freeman in one episode of the series The Story of Us; the social contract by which we select leaders and agree to be governed by them. That episode also discussed the rise in populism and why populist vote winners are not 'leaders' because they address the interests of only those who promoted them, not of society as a whole. The basis of a social contract is that even those who don't get their choice of leader (minority lets say) are part of society, and leaders in the true sense of the concept are there to ensure the cohesion and benefit to everyone in it of a whole (and wholesome) society. Thank you for finding and sharing another block in my wall of thinking and understanding on this. I'd like to study it further and am germinating the seed of an idea to go back to university when I 'retire' and have the time to pursue it in depth.
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DeleteOh I hear you, populism and neo-conservatism is so dominant now and it is a case of 'be careful what you wish (vote) for!!! One thing I often hear is, 'what can one person do?', as a kind of surrender. What it is important to understand is that society only exists because of the individuals within it. Every individual as their part to play and every act has a consequence... Yxx
Both those clips are laden with so much of insight and meaning.
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to listen to the 'social contract' perspective.
Like Trevor Noah was saying George Floyd stirred so much of emotion because his life was taken away. At the same time, there are millions people all around the world who are silently suffering the brute aggression of power. It's a deep-rooted social malaise that manifests in different forms at different times in different places.
I just hope and pray that we will never in the future hear of such a tragedy.
Trevor Noah is such a thoughtful speaker. I always enjoy listening to his opinions. He has had such a different life. May we find a way to peace, love and acceptance.
ReplyDeleteMost appropriate post for the times ~ hoping Floyd's death becomes the much needed catalyst for change for the World and the USA right now ~ so sad what some people will do with power ~
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So pleased you received something of merit from my blog. namaste, janice xx
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