#superrich

When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men in a society, over the course of time they create for themselves a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it.

A year ago the Notre-Dame de Paris caught fire. In an immense blaze (pictured) much of this iconic building was destroyed.

In response, people took to social media in droves to express their grief; many rich benefactors immediately committed millions of euros to the cathedral’s restoration. A big, global reaction ensued, leading many of us to ask: if they can gather millions of euros and coordinate a movement for restoring a building, why can’t they as easily help solve issues that matter? For it is selfish and narrow-minded that they don’t.

It’s easy to share the same sentiment; however, turn gaze upon yourself and see if you are different. At a fundamental level we are all selfish and narrow-minded. We don’t care about other people’s problems unless we can relate to them; and these people, as sad as it sounds, relate to a building.

but suddenly

a part of me