weapon of choice.

Racism could be seen as a tool, a weapon lying idly on the floor placed there by listening to the wrong people, having a misguided sense of superiority and narcissism. With the slightest hint of a confrontation and equipped with just the right amount of ignorance a man wouldn't hesitate to strike his fellow man with this most disgraceful of ordinances.

It doesn't come with the colour of ones skin or the sound of ones voice, it comes with the lack of knowledge and the wilfulness to malign and cause  damage. It has no place in civilization thus highlights the uncanny attribute of some people to return to savagery at the slightest excuse.

the woman...

Men will like to think that "Woman" means;  Taken out of man.

Well, I will love to think that woman means; The Bearer of mankind.

Through the eyes of a friend.

It is intelligent to know where you stand. Defining yourself in your own words, that way you can actually grasp the idea that other people do have their individual thoughts about themselves and what they stand for. Know what your perspectives are in relation to perspectives of other people and be able to relate to those perspectives what ever they may be in an articulate and efficient manner.

We would always have different perspectives on everything that is what makes us all intelligent beings. Having these views is one thing and relating these views in an articulate manner to people around you is another. Your ability to make this the substance and goal of your interaction with your fellow human does ultimately define who you are.

Taking people as they are, making a credible effort to understand and accept them as they come gives you a unique platform upon which to present you and your values to them. Only then can you give and take. 

For what you are is the world without you. With this view, you can perceive the world and yourself as a sojourner in it.

Presenting yourself to your fellow man gives an opportunity to be understood and perceived without fault. Being honest to ones own whims and clicks. This would give your fellow man an opportunity to give you the joy of being told who you are from his own view point. Bearing in mind he can only tell what he sees and how he sees it. 

It is rich to know oneself and richer yet to be able to see oneself with the eyes of another.  

Being Governed - The Careless Choice.

People’s reaction to being governed always does vary. With each man showing some degree of nonchalance to who is elected to govern. With the definition of democracy these days’ people have become even less interested in who is elected to rule. Media Frenzy drives it all  on. Telling people who to vote and why.

In the United States you could get elected for the most trivial of factors even though it’s got nothing to do with actual governance.  Maybe you have got a nice dog, you are left handed, your neighbours cat died…..almost for any reason.

In Nigeria corrupt politicians are elected into office over and over again. Despite the sorry fact that people actually know they are corrupt. It is worrying. Sometimes, all you needed to do was to drive down the street with the latest Mercedes Benz and you have yourself a street full of loyal supporters.

People don’t research their choice, they wait to be told who who-is and what they can do and what they stand for. They look for the thrill, for all the minor things surrounding an election without looking at the most important thing which is usually the capacity to rule and will for change.

It is not akin to a particular people or place. It is just the way people think. The thrill, that it could be you. The secret happily ever after story behind every victory, every success story could be a driving factor. 

“Madness is rare in individuals-but groups, parties, nations and ages it is the rule,” said Nietzsche in Beyond Good and Evil.

So it is to this day. So it is.