By P Mohan Chandran
Ah, humans! The self-proclaimed custodians of Earth, architects of their own destiny, and the ultimate paradox—beings smart enough to land on the Moon, yet foolish enough to plunder the only home they've got. But wait, there's more! Have you ever pondered why our species, bestowed with unparalleled intelligence and empathy, so often indulges in acts of brazen selfishness and obliviousness?
The Saga of Unbridled Consumption
Take deforestation, for instance. Trees are axed with gleeful abandon, as if nature were a clearance sale and every log a must-have discount item. Why let pesky things like oxygen and ecosystems ruin our furniture fantasies? And don't even get me started on beachside mining. Apparently, the sea is just an oversized sandbox for us to pilfer, one grain of sand at a time.
Culinary Crimes: "Born to be Eaten"
If plants and minerals don't pique your guilt, how about animals? Ah yes, the culinary delights! From farm to fork, animals serve but one divine purpose—to cater to the human palate. The sentient beings that they are, only make their way into our dinner plates and are considered, what else but 'delicious,' in the grand theater of anthropocentric folly.
The Ruckus of Reverence: Ganesh Chaturthi
Let’s sway to another dissonance—the paradoxical noise of religious celebration. Ah, the Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival characterized by its joyful songs amplified by decibels that would make even a rock concert seem like a lullaby. But wait, what's this? Dogs scampering in fear? Oh, they must be part of the 'festival fun'—like a real-life game of doggy dodgeball, only with existential stakes.
DUI: The Freedom to be a Menace
Now, if you thought only animals bore the brunt of our reckless abandon, think again. There's a curious adventure called "driving under the influence." Ah, the divine nectar that gives one wings, but clips those of innocent bystanders! Your freedom to guzzle alcohol and steer a metal death machine ends when it risks someone else’s right to, well, live.
Satirical Summation
So, do we deserve the liberties we so flagrantly abuse? Can we sow seeds of apathy, irresponsibility, and insensitivity, yet expect a harvest of respect, safety, and compassion? This brings us to the age-old principle, often forgotten but seldom irrelevant: "Your freedom ends where another's begins."
The Grand Inquisition
As we hurtle towards an uncertain future, festooned with our trifecta of ego, ignorance, and entitlement, we must ask ourselves: Have we become the buffoons in the cosmic comedy? Are we the jesters in the court of natural justice? And finally, if we can't respect the freedom and existence of other beings, do we, the self-anointed kings and queens of Earth, even deserve our crowns?
Ah, humans! Such complex creatures, aren't we? Or maybe just comically misguided.
Do we deserve the liberties we so flagrantly abuse?
A. No, we misuse our liberties & have no respect for others.
B. Yes, we cannot punish everyone for one man's mistake.
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