Fear

 

Fear and intimidation are tactics that have been used forever in human society. Access to information dictates fear and intimidation but use of information at the right place and the right time is the ultimate equalizer; especially when used in a court of law in a system where accountability still holds some sway. A life lived in fear is a wasted life; be it taliban’s fear, CIA’s fear, martial law’s fear, ISI’s fear or any other such intimidation. For then, I have truly failed. Sometimes the circumstances dictate that you have to shove your arm down fear’s throat and yank its tongue out because that is the only language it understands. This may come at a cost, for you may lose your arm. Sometimes choices have to be made to reconcile with your purpose in life and your obligation to human society.

 

Feburary 14, 2009