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When does an ogre's right to act impinge on my right to be shielded from the fallout? This has implications for all of our interactions:

An act-as-they-wish guarantee Leads brutes to think they’ll tread on me But I too have rights And might eschew fights If backed by a fair referee

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David Smith

Date: 12/21/2024 5:23:00 PM

Always the right time for a poem of this kind, if we want more people to be kind. Your poem is sound and should be passed around. Like the length as easy to turn into a moan instead of something to educate others. Best regards from this 70 year old in NZ

Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/22/2024 4:59:00 PM

David, I am of similar age to you, so we have a lot in common. It is better to examine how rights overlap and compromise to promote living together. One of my big peeves is the dismissal of negative externalities by companies that are making our lives more and more difficult. Hope to read more of your work as time goes by. Smiles!!

I Am Anaya

Date: 12/12/2024 12:24:00 PM

Neighbor Wars, a show people should see, some see themselves. They need a third opinion! Enjoyed. Healthy Wishes!

Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/13/2024 8:26:00 AM

Anaya, you speak wisely! There will always be disagreements, but we should have a fair means to handle them. We also need to focus on honoring each other by seeing ourselves as others do, which you allude to. Smiles!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/10/2024 4:15:00 AM

- Human rights are a big and important topic, Duke - hugs

Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/10/2024 6:33:00 AM

Anne-Lise, yes! Our rights and those of others we interact with affect us all. That effect determines how our society functions. I would hope people would try to think of others first, but that doesn't seem to be how we function at least here. Many have the feeling that life is all about me. I'm uncertain how this can end well. Perhaps people like you and I can change the world a little piece at a time. We're trying!! I love that you are kind!!!!

Ink Empress

Date: 12/10/2024 12:56:00 AM

Dear duke, we sure hope it all would be fair and justice will be on the side that deserves it while also reminding ourselves that we all do have our own right to do or express with dignity what we deserve or think and our perspectives too. You have written a very thought provoking powerful limerick really! So well delivered too! Pleasure always reading your work. Hope you are doing well. Sending you light always

Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/10/2024 6:23:00 AM

IE, thanks for this comment. People often don't realize that our rights intersect with those of others who may not appreciate what we're doing. We need to exercise care and consider how we might need to lower our own profile. Living quietly and not destroying the environment goes a long way to help us live together. This is a major issue in life that affects everything we do really. You get it! Smiles!!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/9/2024 11:14:00 PM

Unless you've money and know people in high places I doubt if it will be a fair fight. Tom

Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/10/2024 6:19:00 AM

Tom, you are on target with this comment. People with money and high-placed "friends" use the legal system to wear down any opposition or at least delay justice for many years...people even die waiting for just compensation. The influence of those with huge financial resources is a huge problem here now.