Death comes like a thief in the night. Man’s (and, yes, woman’s) quest for power – absolute power – is tempered by the fact that death, the greatest equalizer, comes to us all.
Sure, power and money provide some measure of security in life. Money can buy the best homes and other comforts. Money and power can get the best medical treatment to ease the suffering. Nothing, however, can spare anyone from death, and with due respect to any belief system that thinks otherwise, no one can enjoy money upon his or her death.
There’s nothing wrong with being rich, or aspiring for more or to be one. That’s a freedom nobody can’t, or should, curtail.
There’s nothing wrong with amassing wealth to last until the next five or so generations — even without the next generation working for it. There’s nothing wrong with that, although it’s certainly unfair for some who toil each day, not to feed the next generations, but to feed the family in the next meal. It’s an unfortunate fact of life that not everyone may live in paradise.
Imagine having millions — billions, even. Imagine receiving more for every public contract. Imagine there’s nothing wrong with it. Now, imagine a 12-year old girl who recently committed suicide due to poverty.
That poor little girl died without money. The rich will die leaving behind his money. Death comes to us all. It’s just a matter of time.
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by fritz
10 Nov 2007 at 23:39
I remember when King Fahad of Saudi Arabia was buried, there was no pomp or pagentry. No ornate or elaborate casket,a simple white cloth covered his body. He was buried in an unmarked grave with no evidence of his status or riches in life.
by Atty. Fred
12 Nov 2007 at 11:55
Thanks, Fritz, for pointing out this interesting piece of information.
by Sha2x
14 Nov 2007 at 15:05
Why is it that flowers are adorned in graves? It is so ironic that the dead cannot see nor they can’t smell it. It is such a pity that we’re only given flowers when we’re dead.
Unlike Judaism, pebbles are adorned on the headstone instead of flowers. For two obvious reasons: (1) prevent anyone including animals from harming the body and (2) prevent an evil spirit from escaping out to harm us.
One thing is for sure…rocks are cheap, right?
by fritz
15 Nov 2007 at 14:52
I agree. What is the point of the flowers, beautiful casket and expensive burial place. We will all return to dust, regardless whether we are in a casket or simply wrap in a sack. Death is an equalizer.
by Atty. Fred
15 Nov 2007 at 21:17
Valid points. still, I wouldnt hesitate to spend for someth ing in honor of someone who helped me grow to where I am now (although I prefer cremation when I die).
by Marjorie
19 Nov 2007 at 12:56
I would like to relate your article to this poem….
” we were born alone… we live alone… we die alone.
Only through love and friendship can we create the ILLUSION that we are not alone” Orson Welles
by Atty. Fred
19 Nov 2007 at 13:23
Marj, thanks for sharing that poem. Would that apply to twins? =) Just kidding.