FEAR AND DESPERATION the fact that the compliance levels on the importance of observing health directives, have increased, is noteworthy. From where I stand it is a loud and singular example of the fact that education works. Civic education that receives
TODAY, I want to discuss and confirm how the emotions of FEAR and DESPERATION are a potent force for either stagnation or progress. The contextualised overview is given here.
Human beings can either be cooperative or destructive; they can either be indignant, rebellious or repentant, depending on circumstances. Ultimately, it is the choice(s) we make because as common parlance goes, “it is my democratic right.”
This is one interesting thing about democracy. You need a good and elastic legal regime to manage many different and complicated/ competing egos. Even in the midst of fear and desperation, no right disappears! (If in doubt, ask our friends advocating for freedoms of individuals bonded in various government “lodges”)
When we cooperate, we promote TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) spirit. That is the essence of a cooperative movement and cooperation in general. On this score alone, I agree with the communist definition and understanding of a “comrade” unlike the rampant child infantile disorder(s) heard and abused, on a daily basis, only for convenience. (I know several who profess socialism or communism but leave a life which is totally capitalist)
When we destroy, we cannot look forward to any good. Take a field of maize, which is evaded and rudely “harvested” by Army worms or locusts, there is no good news, but distress leading to pain and poverty. But, that still represents choice.
A bank robber or thieves break into a bank knowing fully well the mission and possible consequences. It would appear to me that in such instances, consequences, matter very little as the choice is probably calculated and responds to particular situations. Many times, this leads to Money Laundering and therein resides the aspect of destruction.
When we are indignant, reason is equally evasive. We listen more and are driven by emotions. This is why some folks are rebellious and angry at nobody but themselves, even when problems of Covid-19 are raging.
My honest view is that I would find it difficult to challenge what authoritative individuals and institutions are saying and have demonstrated. As a matter of fact, we have reality and hard evidence to both consult and refer to.
So, you can choose to rebel and face the consequences. Again, for purposes of emphasis, pandemics such as Cholera and now Covid-19 are useful reference points. You refuse to observe instructions from authorities at your own peril.
The problem though is that as an immediate challenge, it is a personal problem, but beyond that you are a danger to society and your neighbours. This is the point for cooperation. (The neighbours are those you interact with and extend to who your neighbours interact with. It produces an unpleasant chain)
You can only successfully engage in primary health care if you receive cooperation from all. A simple practice which costs nothing but invites duty is how we dispose of waste. How responsible is littering or spreading mischief around? I do not think it is and I do not think it is cool either. We really cannot downplay primary health care; and planning, to basic arithmetic of multiple choices.
Can you imagine embracing the view that: manipulate the law and build wherever and whatever structure you desire, without due regard to planning!
I really appreciate citizens who become repentant and are remorseful of what they have done. In the midst of the effect and impact of the Coronavirus which is global and offers no destination for refuge, I am sure some of those who made it their business to cripple the Zambian economy, through falsehoods and harmful partnerships, are quietly repentant.
Politicians from both sides of the divide must be worried about the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic. It has the potential to stress the political calendar and has another ugly challenge of complicating campaigns.
By this very Covid-19 alone, some political parties are out of the race and probably this time around, that would be the last time they practice their democratic right to negatively impact the Tax payers money by insisting on being on a ballot paper, without tangible benefits.
Still on the Covid-19 pandemic,