COUNTER CULTURE

An observation from being out and about today. It seems that living a counter-intuitive life is becoming the norm. Hearing people choosing conflict rather than resolution as they talk loudly into their mobile phones, held away from their faces instead of next to their ear as intended.

Choosing an “every man/woman for themselves” approach at bus-stops rather than queueing politely.

Choosing to ride bikes/scooters on the pavement instead of the road thus causing pedestrians to dice with disaster.

Discarding litter carelessly rather than depositing it into the litter bins that are dotted around.

Listening to music on handheld devices without the use of headphones, not really caring if others don’t want to listen to your latest favourite high pitched squawkings.

Nonchalantly asking “got any spare change?” rather than doing or saying anything that would warrant complete strangers giving you their money.

By choosing to be inward looking and not engage with ones fellow city dwellers or even care about the impact of ones actions does nothing to add any quality to our lives. Choosing to be a selfish oaf brings no joy to the world.

Yes it’s a choice. Being a civilised member of society is a choice, but does it require a moral compass or just a bit of good old-fashioned manners. If it’s the latter, who is prepared to instil them?