Morality is low in a lot of places and there are very few principled persons who actually really do care about the world, humanity and the feelings of others it seems.
Still I am thankful for the few gems that are still here, shining their light in the midst of the darkness...
My post today relates to the fact that I observe a culture that is very specific to Jamaica and to a certain type of person, who does not like to purchase their own things but likes to take over other persons property, things, ideas and act as if it were their own.
I have noticed a common habit of taking things for granted and enjoying the habit of not paying for things, often simplest little things. Other times it extends to important things like utilities, water, light and then, its not even appreciated. If you disagree try dropping your hat, or an umbrella or even a simple pen or a headphone in a public place and see if there is anyone that will take it and ensure it is safely returned to the owner. If you even leave your property in a business place, a store that you regularly patronize, it would be a unusual, pleasant exception if upon returning there the item that was mistakenly left is still there. The habit of persons stealing other persons property as a habit, even when its not necessary is just so commonplace its almost expected or accepted.
That is the issue it has become so acceptable for persons to just take anything they want, or to take every opportunity to take something, it could be so minor. Is there really any point to stealing a half broken umbrella or a pen that cost so little to purchase? Most places in the world cellphone theft is commonplace and expected, but this habit of just stealing anything for the sake of stealing it is ridiculous!
But the practice of taking things that you dont pay for yourself, such as properties, a car even and then charging other persons for the use of it, illegally. This is really taking the culture of abuse of power to the extreme.
