I think it interesting that we might be the only species on this planet that can show empathy for other species around us (on more than an individual scale). There are no other species that actively attempt to help or save those species that are dying out, or having problems in some critical facet of their existence. We are the only ones who do this. Isn’t it ironic then, that we are the only ones with the power to destroy entire species through our sole action? We could wipe out everything if we really wanted. I think that it is partially out of guilt that some of us act to save other species. There people and organizations, whose politics I may or may not always agree with, that attempt to help other species and the environment in general. It seems likely that they feel guilt from what others are doing. More likely though, they understand, or have a greater understanding, of how the health of all the species on this planet are also indicators of the health of the environmental conditions upon which we rely upon as well. This all spawns from a commercial I saw which, in part, stated something like “we are the only species who can have compassion about others….”. Particularly interesting when we are the only ones who can completely destroy.
On a slightly lighter note, I GOT MY STUDENT LOAN TODAY! While naturally, this is a long weekend (anyone know why? – I haven’t been able to find out yet) and I cannot deposit it until Tuesday at least. I AM happy though, to finally have the papers in my own hands. While there are those I know personally who undoubtedly deserve such moneys more than myself, I am glad to not have to go and beg for food money from those connections I have that are considerably more wealthy than I. I hate owing money to anyone (even faceless corporations…) and even worse, I hate having to ask for more.
Why are there CD’s that I loathe, have listened to all but once, and still refuse to take out of the row on the shelf because a bunch of CD’s all in a row “look nice”?
Why does the a-hole giving the nice bank teller a very hard time glare at me when I tell him he should leave? I was having a bad day – but at least I took it out on someone who deserved it.
Nobody reads any of this do they?
I was going to write a long thing about how I would rather have the leader of my country have an affair with an intern than infringe upon the rights of my countries citizens by ordering the cessation of protestations in order to not embarrass a war criminal and blood stained dictator. I was going to rant about how Clinton is a better “leader” than our Prime Minister Tweedle dee, and how I don’t like BC Premier Glenocchio either. After much consideration, I have decided to do the smart thing and not mention the item at all.