The next time you hear two people arguing or debating an important issue may close attention to the language that they are using. Each one comes into the argument assuming "I am RIGHT, and HE is WRONG". This type of thinking creates an immediate sense of hierarchy between the two. However, both side feel as if they are the superior party. The thought: "I am RIGHT, and HE is WRONG" is the subtle beginnings of arrogance: "I am BETTER because I am RIGHT. HE is INFERIOR because HE is WRONG". This arrogance, as demonstrated by many of today's politicians and religious leaders, leads to hubris, which is soon followed by a great fall.
I haven't met anyone who doesn't not portray this idea of superiority, and I am not innocent. I wanted to add different posits to show that I am really writing to and for myself; I want to think through this both on my own and with my reader.
What do I not understand about Poverty?
What do I not understand about homelessness?
What jumps in logic are infused into my thoughts on the above two topics?
If I were trying to convince someone on my thoughts on poverty and homelessness, what viewpoint would I want them to have?
What insecurities do I have about my own dealings with poverty and homelessness?
Am I trying to draw attention and blame away from myself and put it on someone else?
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