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Along Life’s Way
Veiled, Virtual or Veritable Vision?
By Lois E. Wilson
A Persian proverb observes: “A blind man who sees is better than a
seeing man who is blind.” In today’s political world, there seem to be
many who confirm the message of this paradox.
There are those who perceive events through clouded eyes or they seem
to be wearing blindfolds—oblivious to all around them. They often go up
blind alleys.
Others are so focused on targets that they cannot see facts right in
front of them. Those who proceed or evaluate situations with these
attitudes are likely to arrive at incomplete or false conclusions. They
may be blindsided by unexpected events.
Society does not want actions taken on blurred or flawed information. A
Dutch proverb states, “He has the greatest blind side who thinks he has
none.”
Politicians sometimes seem to be living in a virtual reality
environment. Like computer generated heroes, they battle opponents
believing their gallant endeavors will bring them victory. They do not
understand that such unending, fervent, biased pursuits become
offensive to their constituents who begin to believe their concerns and
needs are being ignored.
Jesus preached to the Pharisees, “Leave them; they are blind guides. If
the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.” (Matthew 15:14
AV).
Pascal’s quote echoes the Bible: “We run carelessly to the precipice,
after we have put something before us to prevent us seeing.” One may
have good eyes and see nothing. There exists a real blind spot.
Will Rogers states in his autobiography: “The fellow that can only see
a week ahead is always the popular fellow, for he is looking with the
crowd. But the one that can see years ahead, he has a telescope but he
can’t make anybody believe he has it.”
As they struggle to increase their influence and power, the politicians
are spending millions of dollars aimed at their targets.
We, the populace who must live with all their decisions and antics,
need to keep our eyes open, develop our foresight, and be vigilant lest
they steal us and our country blind.
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