I am discombobulated.
This weekend I heard the term "monetizing compassion" in a television political discussion. Apparently this is an emerging term.
- Monetization is the process of converting or establishing something into legal tender. It usually refers to the coining of currency or the printing of banknotes by central banks. Things such as gold, diamonds and emeralds generally do have intrinsic value based on their rarity or quality and thus provide a premium not associated with fiat currency unless that currency is "promissory": That is the currency promises to deliver a given amount of a recognized commodity of a universally (globally) agreed to rarity and value, providing the currency with the foundation of legitimacy or value. Though rarely the case with paper currency, even intrinsically relatively worthless items or commodities can be made into money, so long as they are difficult to make or acquire. Monetization may also refer to exchanging securities for currency, selling a possession, charging for something that used to be free or making money on goods or services that were previously unprofitable.
- Compassion is the understanding or empathy for the suffering of others. It is regarded as a fundamental part of human love, and a cornerstone of greater social interconnection and humanism —foundational to the highest principles in philosophy, society, and personhood.
What the hell!
Where are we going?
I can't understand why low paid jobs are being sent offshore, while many here in the East Coast are desperately looking for work.
I can't understand why Canadian International Development has to be tied to our economic good as children continue to needlessly die of Aids in Africa.
I can't understand why the process of accepting refugees to our country is a less and less welcoming process.
I can't understand why we have difficulty recognizing the First Peoples' rights, because those rights are at odds with with our financial benefit.
I can't understand why we and our companies can irrevocably maim the good earth, without thought for those who will follow us.
I can't understand why it is necessary for more and more people to sleep on the street.
why so many desperate mothers do their food shopping at the Dollar Store.
why some families can't afford to wash their clothes.
why there can be such a chasm between those with so much and those
with little.
To be honest I'll never understand.
Monetizing compassion is an impossibility.
I am discombobulated. (not humourous)
Let's ALL pull together.
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