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Do you dare to care?
Look across the world and it is obvious that the caring aspects of our humanity have suffered an almost irreversible downturn. In almost every news broadcast, in every newspaper, tabloid and broadsheet alike, there is ample evidence that we, as humans, no longer care enough for each other.

When the news reports of the latest atrocity or the newest figures of casualties in the war torn areas of the world are released, we may respond emotionally and feel frustrated at our impotence to end the carnage. More often, we feel anger - before we go back to our own trivial day to day lives.

Even in our local high street, however, there is evidence of our lack of caring as we watch our youth spilling on to the street after the bars and clubs have closed, fighting with each other in drink and drug fueled oblivion.

If we factor in the intolerance, the ignorance, the religious and racial bigotry, it is plainly clear that there is a dearth of caring amongst us. The reason it happens between different races is that those who are on the opposite side are 'demonized' through propaganda by those who have a vested interest in doing so.

Perhaps, in the end, caring for each other does come down to the good deeds done within the family, for other family members or even for close neighbors. If so, that is still enough to keep it alive, from where we can make it grow, once more, into global caring again. Let's hope so.
Posted by scotslad60 on 2008-05-07 15:02:43 | Rating: | Views: 88


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Posted by
DreamingOfBruxelles
on 2008-05-08 00:44:24
 
there is hope ... everyone should have read this.
 
 

Posted by
missmarie
on 2008-05-08 12:23:48
 
Problem is, self preservation has become more important to people, i know in the UK news at least, there have been so many have a go hero's deaths.
No one wants to stand up for what they believe in any more, there is always something more important to do!
very well said honey x
 
 

Posted by
scotslad60
on 2008-05-08 13:59:40
 
You are right marie. It's a sad indictment of our society though, I feel.
 
 

Posted by
Nutshell
on 2008-05-08 20:18:47
 
I disagree with post. I believe the world is MUCH more caring now then it has been in the past. Fighting in religion, racism, world wars, environment, on and on were all worse at one time before now.
 
 

Posted by
scotslad60
on 2008-05-09 09:25:06
 
Thanks luci and dreaming. I too have hope, cant give that up, ever.
 
 

Posted by
scotslad60
on 2008-05-09 09:25:56
 
Glad you have a different perception nutshell, than my cynical eyes perhaps see at times.
 
 


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