The human condition is fragile. The reasons why are complex. There is such a collision of genes, developmental nurturing, social and spiritual environments, circumstances and triggers. The world is pushed forward now by various forms of “social” media that contribute to instability and tipping points of catastrophe.
Events in Edmonton, and more savagely in Las Vegas over the past several days are not unique, most sadly. They have become part of a pattern of uncivilized attacks on innocent peoples. They are a mirror to our global world of social insanity. The Myanmar situation, continued conflicts on every continent, the current US government administration with its buffoonery and failure of societies to help those suffering from “natural” disasters, are all wrapped up in one big ugly mess.
Courage, conviction to survive and to defeat the idiocy that has been unleashed on the world of common people will take strength and not rhetoric, it will take a deep look inside who we are as a species, and a severe questioning of “what the hell” are we really doing with our privilege of being on this planet. A moral crisis appears to be gripping the peoples of this world. Leaders in most quarters are not really leaders. They are bullies, insensitive, self-centered, callous and hurtful. They do not stand for social justice in any regard.
Thanks to those who are trying to maintain civility in our global society. We need more to join and look at what they can do to further the cause of just societies for diverse peoples of varied means. We must stand up for good.