Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Anger

There is a lot of anger going on in the world.  All of us get angry at one time or another.  The question arises as to how do we deal with our anger.  Do we keep it inside until it physically kills or disables us?  Do we explode and attack everything and everyone within reach harming all about us?  Do we logically approach the issue of anger and determine what causes the anger and how we deal with it in a positive, constructive and controlled manner?

Anger management is one solution but that only works in a somewhat controlled environment.  When people get together to express their anger, it no longer is a case of dealing with anger in a constructive manner.  It then becomes mob violence and must be treated as such. When people no longer observe the law, respect the law and believe that the grand jury or jury system is unfair and flawed, because the results are not what they wanted,  regardless of the care and concern of the juries involved, then anarchy must prevail.

The parties involved in controlling this scenario,  leaders both social and political, must take a no nonsense stance.   This involves political leaders, social leaders, police and unfortunately all to often the military to take a firm hand using both force and a calming and rational rhetoric.  This rhetoric should contain not only that what they (rioters) are doing is illegal but  dangerous to themselves and to others as well.  It should be pointed out to them that redress must come from within the law and the the results may may not be in accord with their beliefs and feelings. 

If people feel that the system is wrong they can try to change it by lawful means.  Know that any change must come from within each individual and group to determine what they want and their perceived notions of how they were wronged.  An open mind is difficult to obtain but a closed mind is impossible to deal with.