Even though I try not to watch news reports, occasionally events happen that I just can't hide from. Not hide exactly. I just choose to try to not get emotionally involved in things that don't concern me. On the other hand, if everything is connected then everything should concern me.
Creates a sort of a riot in my mind. I'm sorry, I should have said that it creates a protest in my mind.
So, I was thinking about this Minneapolis situation.
Just a question: What would a response of compassion brought forth?
A police officer acting with compassion toward the suspect?
A community acting with compassion toward the police officer (allowing justice to be served, or course)?
Seems that compassion brings a community closer, while anger does the opposite. Does a community need anger and hatred to survive? Or compassion?
Yes, I know: Easier said than done!
Easier to beat and kill a man than to act compassionately. Easier to burn a building than to build one.
Maybe easier isn't the answer.
Just some random thoughts this morning.
Carpe diem Life,
David Kuhn
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