Logophobia

"Come . . . see the violence inherent in the system!"

My question to you all: what system has not yielded violence in one form or another? Or even better, is it the systems that are flawed, or the people attempting to implement them? Obviously rhetorical questions, but the point stands valid. In truth, violence is the ocean surrounding our tiny island of humane desires, quests for truth, and open mindedness. Even the tiniest wash of spray maddens us with our desire for the forbidden, self-destructive salt water: and how can we dip into it without our clothes crusting upon return? It is for naught I say, to cleanse oneself in a pool of filth, even if one desires that manner of filthiness. The filth does not change, only one's perspective on it.

But on the other hand, there are ways to use violence to one's advantage. On our small island, a villager is condemned of thievery, and is forced to consume a cup of this seawater. Driving him mad, he beckons for others to follow as he leaps into the sea, never to be seen again. And, drenched in the waters of evil, the councilman turns on his friend and bashes his face in with a stone.

There is no sanctuary from it, only death.