The queer case of the hopeless optimist


Every time I hear on the news about an act of hatred, terrorism or plot, I cannot stop wondering how evil can permeate society so badly leaving the world stunned by its sheer ghastly nature. One seems to trump the other.  While in conversation with my older son, I realized that in a population of over 7 billion people, predominantly goodness is the norm. However, the impact of that goodness does not appear as powerful. So my solution to this? (Get ready for some real insanity)

  • There will soon be “Goodness sleeper cells” movement across the globe in every country.
  • Members of these will be men, women and children from a cross section of society belonging to all races, religions and sects from every country of this world.
  • Members will hold weapons of mass construction: – Construction of Good.
  • Hence, they will breeze through airport security check-points without being noticed because the aura of true happiness cannot be scanned by machines.
  • When it is time to make a statement, each member will hold the power to single handedly brainwash or talk down a situation that can spread fear.
  • Each member will carry with them “viles of goodness”. Upon resistance, non-members or their supporters will be forcibly held down and made to swallow these tiny, non-corrosive, organic, healthy viles. Upon regaining consciousness, the non-member will be happy, positive and exude goodness.
  • Our members will in particular target organizations that do not believe in this philosophy  and their primary aim would be to convert them.
  • To grow to the top of this organization, people need to exhibit and prove that they are capable of mass conversion to good, real, non-revocable good. The larger the numbers, the more the chances of climbing.

Now that is what I call as a dream for a society, a society ridden in joy, happiness, love and peace….

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