Friday, 12 September 2014
Sorry for the delay, readers. I have had several lengthy episodes during the past three months, which have contributed to an extended personal depression. Let me bring you up to date on what’s been going on.
I have been tweaking and perfecting the Pax Raptorica so I can spread my knowledge and understanding of how to be a positive role model with others. Believe me, this was not an easy task – too many variables in order to fit in a single common category, but I did it in the end, thanks to three friends called “Logic”, “Reason” and “Common Sense”. I cannot do this alone – I need the help of all my viewers and readers, and anybody who wishes to see a positive change in the World.
Recently, however, I have been sorely disappointed and almost driven to uncontrollable rage by the hypocrisy and cowardice of those who call themselves “role models”. Let me explain: Here in Britain, authoritarian disciplines such as corporal punishment and order-giving (is that a real term?) are commonplace. The subjects are trained and brainwashed not to question the orders, whether in the home or school. Yes, there are some subversions of this social practice in this country, but the individuals who adhere to them are few and far between. It sickens me to think that the people we trust to lead us by example are also those who use said examples to justify their behaviour towards their subjects. The fact that they have to resort to punitive measures when they don’t get their way shows they are complete cowards, and rather than trying to see things from the subject’s perspective and trying to negotiate and communicate and understand, the inevitable happens. I hate to be so terse and unapologetically fiercely venomous, but it’s nigh time the British disciplinary system was reworked into a more authoritative – meaning “power with responsibility” and “governing fairly” – model. Enter the Pax Raptorica.
I do not wish to end on an angry note, so I shall leave you with one last thought: If you consider such behaviour to a friend or relative unacceptable, then would you do the same to your own offspring or disciples? Do you have the courage to understand and accept the simple common fact that domestic dictatorships are hurtful and destructive in the long run? Whether it be in the home, school or a workplace – the concept is the same… it is universal.
AR