Speaking out

For a reason I don't quite understand people seem to keep their heads down and just get on with things. They're not interested in exposing themselves to the rancour of those that are perceived to have greater power and authority than they. But is that the best way? The right way? I suspect not

I don't know why people stress about speaking out? Fear I guess. I've been there. I'm still there. But the last time I checked, Ireland was a free country, and you are free to speak your mind on whatever subject you like. I can't vouch for others, but I am worried that my meagre allowance will be taken off me if I create too many ripples. Part of me doesn't care though. As someone who is in a vulnerable enough position every cent counts. That's why I don't cause as much trouble as I know I could.

The CSO reported that in 2011, 13% of the population under 55 were disabled. That's a large portion of citizens that are at risk from sanctions being imposed on them by those in power. No one earns the right to be where they are by virtue of time served. In my view you earn the right to be where you are from the work you put into getting there. That's not to say that those with little experience are of no value and that those who have the experience are of greater value and know what they're doing.

Fear on its own will only go so far though. Eventually the victim of that fear will bite its tormentor, but sometimes the victim needs to be rescued. People of all backgrounds are going to bite back. Our "leaders" will hopefully never work in politics again. But they have no need to work again, the Irish tax payer will fund them to the end of their lives for service to their country, even if that service was less than patriotic.