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ANd Intolerance for all


And Intolerance for all

By T.S.Zakem

The idea that anyone is not good enough is appalling you see. For what you think is bad for you may be excellent for me. When you go for a job and you know you’re the right fit.  But they tell you ‘Your over qualified”, or “not enough experience” ,  or something else they won’t admit.  What they are telling you without telling you is.                                        

You are not good enough, Not white enough, Not black enough, Not yellow, brown, red enough, Not good looking enough, Not experienced enough, Not smart, fast, rich, slim, fit, gay, straight, clean enough, Not like them enough. These are the silent reasons you won’t get hired. It’s illegal to admit and leaves nothing to be desired.

 Prejudice breeds intolerance and fear. It is taught to the children with eager ear.  Children who are born into this dammed dance. Are equally baptized into miserable ignorance.                                                                                         We should feel sorry for you and all your relatives. Back to the first of the hate executives.                                                                                                   Hate, hate, hate for hundreds of years.  Should bring you all too proverbial tears. Therefore, I am sorry not for who I am and the way I live. Shall I have peace of mind if I choose to forgive? God please answer about all this stuff. Would forgiveness really be enough?

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