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OPTIMISM THWARTED

Or something.

I generally feel that people, humans are good despite all the evidence to the contrary.

I can make a pretty good case for this by focusing on humanitarian efforts, ecological activism and humane treatment of animals and other living creatures.

I am also on the side of good triumphing over evil and think that this happens. Is happening. That our evolutionary curve is toward goodness.

Of course, this takes some effort sometimes and I am frequently down hearted by the callousness of some politicos and others who rant. But I still believe that regular people are kinder, gentler and strive to be good.

But when I read something like this, it not only breaks my heart but it shakes my basic beliefs.

College Student's Turtle Project Takes a Dark Twist.

There are people who actually try to kill turtles caught on the road. I suppose I knew this. We have seen this kind of terrible irresponsibility before.

Somehow, the turtle seems as though it might be immune from the atavistic response.

I guess not.

What a bunch of bastards.

I guess that people who would push supposed muslims under a subway train or shoot up little kids or go nuts with a gun in a movie theater are mental cases. But these are normal people. And fucking students!

OK.

I am still optimistic. And it still breaks my heart that people could be so cruel.

Labels: animals, ecology, nature