Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Truth must overcome fear (#550)

What is the great battle of our time? Fighting for the truth. The notion, policy, assumption, conviction, however it is justified, that some things are better off not known is incorrect. Let me first explain that as humans, we have a survival instinct that allows us to adapt to whatever threat there is to us in order to persevere. There is no truth out there that we cannot overcome and move forward from. It is in our best interests for us to have all the known facts in order for us to assimilate honest solutions. The idea that we need to be "cared-for" by those who are our leaders is a false idea. It assumes we are unable to handle reality and therefore must be kept in the dark about some sensitive issues. This approach is arrogant and egoistical on the part of those who misguide or lie to us. I am sure that some of the concern is honest intent to protect us from ourselves, but no one has that right to take truth from us. The effect of truth in all of our affairs is to arrive at justice. Life is not easy and can be very hard, regardless, no truth is better off left in the dark. No matter what consequence is perceived by those who are doing the hiding. Funny thing about perceived consequences, they are only possibilities not facts. If the trade off is to protect us from some truth and allowing a false reality to exist to protect us, I say bring on the truth and let us grow from it, not something that is an illusion. Never be afraid of the truth. Let us all learn the lesson of courage.

No comments: