Countries? We continue to compound the fallacies and elite lines of patriotism and belief in the flag - surely we are talking about considerations of socio-economic need for solidarity and action addressing equality and equity?

Yes, the colour of a passport gives untold privilege and yes the colour of skin changes perspectives - is not time for us to revisit Rights Based Programming and deliver Universal Rights? Hold leaders accountable and change the dynamics where we will continue to see the tendency toward oligopoly if not monopoly? Power corrupts and absolute power.....As we witness geopolitics again rise with extractive economics practiced, then the few benefit as resources are ripped from 'a country's ground' without due regard, beyond morsels placating some, for the vast majority of people?

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Paul James Crook
Paul James Crook

Written by Paul James Crook

Possibilities in mind, body & spirit opened by being in Fragile States: countries & inside my own head. Exploring one’s self & community Challenging boundaries

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