The world in which we live: An Observation

I consider myself to be a lucky person. I have a profession which allows me to see much of the world, its people, and its cultures.

Today, I think I had more “culture” than I could’ve possibly wanted. Upon landing at a domestic airport, I saw a child of possible 10 years, with a bowl cut and purple hair. Some sort of dangly black piercing in only the right earlobe. Pretty sure it was a biological male, but difficult to tell. Looked up at the parent and it was exactly as you’d expect. I felt sad for the child, if I’m being honest. Zero shot at a normal childhood or life.

Fast forward 3h, I’m at the bar. Younger guy having a beer, reading a book is sitting next to me. I’m intrigued and am interested in literature. I asked him what he’s reading. Shows me the cover and starts talking about the “atrocities of Israel” how the “self-immolated author” has a perspective on “colonialism and the atrocities the Jews commit.”

I’m sure my poker face was lacking, because he stopped talking shortly after he started and buried himself back into his book. I didn’t get a word in other than, “oh, that sounds interesting.”

I know this is a CSB sorta thread. Just makes me weep for the future.