@gbs I know exactly what you mean. My Cousin in Florida just died of COVID. He had, on principle, not gotten the vaccine. He was very vocal about it. I do think he had second thoughts as the disease ravaged his body at the end. Very sad and so preventable...
@jujubeans7050 I'm really sorry to hear about your cousin. I believe the soul incarnates many times in order to experience all facets of what it means to be a human. Perhaps there are private reasons a soul has for experiencing life in a given way, that onlookers will never comprehend.
Wishing solace and comfort for your cousin's loved ones.
I wonder what this book will have to do with all the predictions about Trump and his administration's coming woes and struggles ... could be very interesting. Also: who needs an NDA when you will likely make a ton of money from a book like this, because you the perfect person in the perfect position to spill all the tea. https://www.axios.com/scoop-the-most-dangerous-trump-expose-eb3a05e1-05d8-4b04-be38-a159a4f58713.html
@jujubeans7050 I’m so sorry about your cousin. Sending you and your family peace and comfort. Very sad to lose life this way.
@gbs I don't think it's folks thinking their lives are not valuable, I think it's all about the "sunk cost fallacy." Here's an interesting article that explains it, for those who haven't hear of it. I hadn't until a few years ago, and it explains a lot of human behavior.
https://time.com/5347133/sunk-cost-fallacy-decisions/
There is a lesson here to all of us. Cut your losses if something isn't working. It's a hard thing to do but, as my mother used to say, if you learn a lesson in this lifetime you won't need to learn it in the next.
Not sure where to post this, so I picked this topic, as I deemed it the most relevant.
Today, a federal judge has just struck down DeSantis's "anti-riot" law, deeming it as being so overbroad and vague (aka-peaceful protestors or even innocent bystanders can be charged for the acts of a few violent rioters). Remember, Florida and other states passed these laws as a means to curb the protests for BLM and other pro-justice protests. Even people who stay behind and film interactions between cops and protestors (even when they themselves are not engaged in violent behaviors themselves) can be arrested.
Needless to say, the federal judge stated that the law was in violation of the 1st Amendment and struck it down. DeSantis will no doubt appeal to the 11th District Court in Atlanta (the 11th District comprises Georgia, Florida, and Alabama) to try to overturn the law, so we will see what happens, but this is good news.
On an unrelated note, it amazes me how the Republicans are passing laws and engaging in policies that will hurt them in the long run. Such as encouraging their followers not to have the vaccine. The result? So many of their constituents are dying to the point that they won't have the turnout that they have had before. Add the "Elections are Stolen" jargon to dampen enthusiasm for voting, and they will face problems in purple areas in the country.
The same thing applies to this "anti-riot" law. What about January 6? Because under Florida's law, technically all of the protestors could be arrested, not just the group that stormed the capitol building. And when these people start protesting at every single election in the foreseeable future (and protest when they don't win), what then?
Methinks they don't think things through. Personally, I pray every day that the midterms will end in a blue wave that will sweep them from power. I am hopeful that this will happen. Any thoughts?
@febbby23 Thank you for your prayers and concern. It is very hard to lose a family member, especially when it was preventable. On the other side of the coin, my 103 year old Aunt Lois passed peacefully two days ago. She was an amazing person who had an amazing life... Thanks again!
@saibh For some reason before I followed your link.. I saw a dark haired woman striding off down the road after tossing a match on a gasoline soaked vehicle...her dress and hair blowing in the wind as she walked away.... then.. I followed your link and read it... yeah... "burning bridges and blowing up the town " justice is coming.