Welcome to October.

There has been much banter over the past decades about archaic laws. Because we are a modern democracy and now in the 21st Century we need to move on and change to fit our present needs.

Many long standing laws and society standards are moral truths. They are Pillars of behaviour resulting from the teachings of Plato, Jesus, Buddha and Ghandi. They are reflected in the Magna Carta. They have been present for centuries – no killing, no stealing, the use of manners and the respect for law and order.

Many moves to change laws and society standards are a move away from these pillars of moral truths to beliefs that can be manipulated and changed to achieve any current or future objective.

Are people any different at present compared to the past? We all still have a heart and a brain; we need food and drink; family and friends; money and a social network. We all look for harmony and safety.

My challenge is to be mindful of being manipulated by media or groups promoting rights in a modern society. Any movement away from pillars of moral truths based on reason will continue to create moral beliefs based on feelings and convenience.

Ultimately society’s needs and issues are not about who is right, but what is right to achieve a harmonious society….Mario