As I scrolled through my Facebook news feed, I discovered the following artwork, being shared by an acquaintance from here, and originally posted it to my own wall, along with commentary…
“Rats prefer freeing caged rats rather than eating food”
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/a-new-model-of-empathy-the-rat/2011/12/08/gIQAAx0jfO_story.html
My Commentary: If only human beings had the same preference… Alas, we’re far too busy intellectualizing the existence of the cage… (But… but… Muh Roads! Muh Borders! Muh Troops! Muh Flag! Muh Drug War! Muh War on Terrorism! Muh Police! Muh Courts! Muh Social Programs! Muh Democracy! Muh Elections! Muh Representatives! Muh Safety! Muh Security! Muh Social Contract! Muh Government!!!!! Muh “Necessary Evil”!!!!! NO!!!!!)
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