SUCH AN ISLAND (November 19, 2009)

Imagine an island where everyone lives in harmony with everyone else, and where all live in harmony with nature. Where there are no rich or poor, ugly or beautiful, clever or stupid, young or old. Where everything is decided by consensus upon careful scrutiny of everything everyone has to say. Where all work together for the good of all, and where they all equally enjoy the fruits of their labor. Where lying, theft, envy, despair, wrath, vanity, sloth, murder, avarice, indifference, gluttony, lust, or bigotry are entirely unknown and even unimaginable. Where animals are among the closest of friends and plants are harvested with due regret. Where love reigns supreme. And where laughter resounds day and night all year round. Now, if you can imagine such an island even for a split second, you should have your head examined. For there is something seriously wrong with you. And no kidding.