There is little need to delve into understanding why we do not have peace in the world. We have been given the best example of why in the actions of such corporations such as Bell Canada Enterprises when they applied for Covid Relief.
My experiences have shown me that actions being legal, just,
right, acceptable, and, moral, will become debatable when balanced with what is
peaceful. For example, just today I learned that the large corporations such as
Bell Canada, Rogers, Imperial Oil and most likely others, have taken millions
of dollars for Covid relief when they never needed it. The level of greed is absolutely
disgusting. The sense of entitlement is equally disgusting. Even though legal,
in my mind there is no way it was peaceful. It is these actions that really erode
peace.
As people are losing their businesses, families, jobs and,
sanity, there should be a sense of commonality. However, there are always those
that will belly up to the trough to suck out every cent to get their piece of
the pie. Why not just take three dollars out of every homeless person tin can
as you walk by? That is the analogy of exactly what was done.
During times such as these you really see the true nature of
people. Those who are greedy, selfish, belligerent, uncaring, etc… stand out
against those who work to give, share, assist, heal, etc… These are the moments
in life when peaceful actions matter most. The acts of paying forward are most
felt in times such as these.
As governments struggle to manage shrinking economies,
massive grief, uncertainty and a sense of calm, there are those that are
putting their lives on the line to hold society together. Then we have to
endure the arseholishness of those who act without any sense of empathy.
The break down of community is easy to accomplish when
profits come before peace.
