From the Urban Tarot, Justice; from Principles to Live By, Courage:
We recognize that life is, ultimately, not fair. Many suffer who have done nothing to deserve it, and many go unpunished who have done great harm. We stand by the ideal that we, as civilized people, can do better than that. ―Robin Scott
It would be easy to blame hatred and prejudice for the injustice in the world, but I think the biggest issue is apathy. Those of us who enjoy the privilege of not to having to deal with unfairness can cocoon ourselves in complacency and indifference. We might go into a rage because a pet owner strikes their dog, but watching people get pepper-sprayed, hit with batons and shot with rubber bullets doesn't even put a blip on our radar. It's time for a major readjustment in our attitudes and hearts; the oppressed aren't going to be quiet and docile forever (nor should they be). As Scott says, "Justice needs the guidance of love and mercy when she wields her sword of truth." Courage asks us to act with purpose, even in the face of uncertainty. This purpose is more important than our fear of change, and it offers us the potential for reformation. In the words of Bob Marley, "Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight."
If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters. ―Abraham Lincoln
Turning a 'blind-eye' We pretend we don't see it. If we don't see the injustices, then they do not supposedly impact us.
ReplyDeleteSo much negativity floating around everywhere, some eventually lands on us.
For those who choose to stay silent, I think there will be eventual consequences for hardening the heart.
Deletewe need to heed and mark it all, but we can't carry it all, we'd be buried
ReplyDeleteI agree, but I can at least speak up when people assume I'm good with the status quo.
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