I feel sad/mad/disappointed/frustrated that so many people forget that a system - any system - only exists because people support/enable/buy into it... You take away your support and participation, and the system crumbles....
And yes, that's not as easy as it sounds - there's a lot at stake for most people. But surely the day comes when one has to make a choice, if one wants to stay in personal integrity?
That's why I do what I do - the system has ceased to be a servant of the people; on the contrary, its our master and we are now its slaves...
That's why I do what I do - the system has ceased to be a servant of the people; on the contrary, its our master and we are now its slaves...
That's inhuman and inhumane and I don't want that kind of future for our children... Do you?
Depeche Mode had this to say about the Master-Servant relationship:
LYRICS:
It's a lot It's a lot Like life There's a new game We like to play you see A game with added reality You treat me like a dog Get me down on my knees We call it master and servant We call it master and servant It's a lot like life This play between the sheets With you on top and me underneath Forget all about equality Let's play master and servant Let's play master and servant It's a lot like life And thats what's appealing If you despise that throwaway feeling From disposable fun Then this is the one Domination's the name of the game In bed or in life They're both just the same Except in one you're fulfilled At the end of the day Let's play master and servant Let's play master and servant Let's play master and servant Come on master and servant
Great posting and wonderful blog! I absolutely agree. Withdraw participation from unjust systems. I'd really like to see our unions take such a principled and courageous stand.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the very kind feedback, Michael...
ReplyDeleteI too wish the unions would take this stand...
I'm not a teacher, so I have no influence in that arena... What is stopping unions from acting? As an outsider looking in, it is very, very puzzling!