I think true evil is abject denial of consequence. To not stand and think of the ramifications that filter out like ripples on a calm pond. I know I have been guilty of that, knowing full well what my actions will bring. There is no greater guilt than seeing the the ripples become waves that lap on shore. I wish certain people could see that. I wish those that toss the rock in the lake had a video recording of each and every 'effect' they have wrought, and had their eyes pried open a la "A Clockwork Orange." Force feed that information and then tell me it was for the best. Tell me that the ends justify the means. They rarely do. Rather the effects grow much bigger than the cause ever could aspire to, and the bag we're left holding has been through many hands.
I do not like resigning myself to the fact that injustice exists. I do not feel that 'life happens' and that we must come to terms with it to grow. We as people are instilled with an innate sense of justice as a form of self-preservation and also a form of selfishness. Selfishness keeps us honest as well as makes us crooks. It brings pride, and preference. I suppose I should feel outraged at times, and I suppose I should feel vindicated as well. That is the beauty of justice though, we want it on our terms. Seldom do we see it.
I do not like resigning myself to the fact that injustice exists. I do not feel that 'life happens' and that we must come to terms with it to grow. We as people are instilled with an innate sense of justice as a form of self-preservation and also a form of selfishness. Selfishness keeps us honest as well as makes us crooks. It brings pride, and preference. I suppose I should feel outraged at times, and I suppose I should feel vindicated as well. That is the beauty of justice though, we want it on our terms. Seldom do we see it.
