I work in the world of money....in banking and finance, but I am also an activist (NOT just a bumper sticker activist!!!) in some human rights organizations who fight against wars, weapon trade, slavery and misery. ..................................................AGAINST TORTURE AND DEATH PENALTY
Favourite quote:Freedom OF religion also means freedom FROM religion
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Aesop ('The Hawk and the Pigeons')"Some pigeons had long lived in fear of a hawk, but since they had always kept on the alert and stayed near their dovecote, they had consistently managed to escape their enemy's attacks.Finding his sallies unsuccessful, the hawk now sought to use cunning to trick the pigeons. 'Why,' he once asked, 'do you prefer this life of constant anxiety when I could keep you safe from any conceivable attack by the kites and falcons? All you have to do is to make me your king, and I won't bother you anymore.'Trusting his claims, the pigeons elected him to their throne, but no sooner was he installed than he began exercising his royal prerogative by devouring a pigeon a day.'It serves us right,' said one poor pigeon whose turn was yet to come.......
