Personally, I would have been stupid to take the screaming left at it's word, but I was taught through circumstances to think for myself, and, as a survivor, to reject the entire concept of being a victim.
But then, I rejected the entire business plan that victimization and the comfort of stupidity offered, straight off.
Slapping people in the face used to be en vogue, and should be brought back as a pillar of civic involvement - a good slap, well timed and with purpose, could be as inspiring as a brisk walk or a martini.
What dark and empty room? That dark and empty room is
of one’s own making.
Just as you discovered rock n roll at the age of 11-12, so too,
are you charged w/ opening your eyes to the vast expanse of the
world that is. Ignorance is NO excuse. This is what HLM was
getting at. Libber-al-ism relies on ignorance and stupidity.
As the Eagles said:
So often times it happens
that we live our lives in chains
and we rarely even know we have the key;
but me,
I’m already gone
I will sing this victory song.
MV