Some use their tragedy to educate the masses. Talk to politicians, schools, service clubs, whoever will listen. About the ongoing violence and abuse, the demeaning vitriol and sadistic mind games that was their life for far too long.
But some feed off the drama, others wonder why they never left, most can’t listen with their heart. We don’t want to believe this is our sons, fathers and husbands.
They hold mass candle light vigils to mark extremely violent deaths, or the just sheer vast numbers. But still the laws and attitudes don’t really change. The women are to blame.
Carrot Ranch Challenge November 1, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a festival of lights. It can be any holiday, event or moment. Express the hope of light over darkness. Or use it to highlight injustice. Go where the prompt leads.
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Powerful flash, Kate. Here’s where literary art can prod and pressure for change.
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It is frustrating and dis appointing when people just listens but never actually get themselves involve when there is a call for action..
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It is frustrating when people don’t listen or act.
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You are right. I feel that the law is too soft on criminals. I’m tired of hearing nothing but bad news all the time. I don’t listen to or watch the news anymore.
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Provocative. Hmmmm. A call to action
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Such truth.
And so sad that it is the way it is and nothing seems to change. 😦
Important (and great) write, Kate.
(((HUGS)))
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In recent times in India there were many cases of a serious organised type of crime, “mob lynching” have been reported. The sadest part is that the educated either support the crime or keep mum. In most of the cases the victim belonged to poor families.
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yes and this is all so wrong Rupali … we need to keep calling it out and shaming people to make our world a safer place!
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Yes, the tragedy is the drama not the actual tragedy which gets lost
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What is really so awkward is when signs were given and ignored. I’m not saying for the most current tragedies. But definitely for some within the last 5 – 10 years.
One good thing I do see is the campaigns for and more actual participation of fathers in child care and consciousness responsible raising of children.
I am not sure how schools these days can deal with current events. Hopefully some teachers can get it across to the majority of the students that most people are good.
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Difficult to recover and trust if one has been subjected to ongoing violence Jules …
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This is becoming a concerning issue.
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we need to find a solution and quickly … families are not objects to be owned and disposed of at will!
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You are correct. So many violent mass shootings and nothing ever changes.
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