While the winds of change are raging through the entire Middle East with people demanding rights, change of a different kind is beginning to sweep through western countries. Consider what went on recently in London, Birmingham, and elsewhere within the country. What started as a protest soon became a looting spree with thugs looting as much as they could. Even when a Malaysian student fell on the road after being hit, a group of individuals approached him as if they were there to help him whereas, in fact, they brazenly and shamelessly robbed him from whatever he had in his backpack. And while they were happy with their loot, Malaysians and the entire world was left in a state of shock at witnessing the callousness of those involved.
Look at what has been going on in the United States with flash mobs showing up to rob stores for petty stuff as if it was their right, their favorite pastime. Remember what happened in Vancouver after Canucks lost the final hockey game when hoodlums took to the streets to burn police cars, destroy stores, and more importantly, to loot.
Points to ponder; what is the root cause of all this repeated mayhem, what happened to ethical and moral values, where is self respect and respect for the family, and where are you mortal beings going as a civilization? No one is paying attention; instead, the focus remains on worldly greed for money.
Inaction will only result in a heavy price to be paid as a consequence, a price no one may be able to pay when the time comes.
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