Riots happening across the world today - the Arab states, in London, and where else? Unrelated, but somehow wound together across a global tapestry of news and social disenfranchisement.
As Marvin Gaye once sang: "What's going on?" ...
While this could be the surfacing of political undertones in repressed regimes, the catalysts for the Arab Spring and London's burning are seemingly different, and differing.
Over in this country, we thankfully enjoy a greater deal of tranquility - nothing matches the bewildering acts of senseless violence in London.
However, because of this, some people are wont to wear their political leanings on their sleeves, or even worse, pronounce their blinkered world views to the public. There isn't a hint of irony when they pluck statements about law and order in other countries out of context, and apply their prejudices to their condemnation of e.g. London's troubles.
Is it because they have been brainwashed by the local political incumbent - as a prerequisite for joining their quasi-commercial entities? Or do like attract like? I don't know, but I am slightly alarmed at the navel gazing such people exercise, while proudly proclaiming it to all and sundry.
It's my hope that people will come to their senses, that peace will prevail, and that communities will cast aside their differences to better the lot of humanity. Is that too much to ask?
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