shades of grey

the thief may grant thousands of dollars to the needy. the liar may utter words of encouragement to the perplexed. the abuser may afford comfort and empathy to the ill-treated. the point is that no one can be defined by a single word or phrase. people are complicated. people are layered. people are fluid. what is the true nature of an individual? do we judge another by his actions? and which actions? his most recent actions? his most consistent actions? or by his words? and which words? words spoken in jest? words spoken in anger? good people do bad things. and vice-versa. this life is a long road with many bumps and turns. circumstances present challenges. lessons are learned. consequences are varied. fairness is relative. clearly there are more questions than answers. somewhere it is written: judge not lest ye be judged. and yet we do. some are hypocritical. others are virtuous. all are sincere. or so i believe. but the question remains.

"oh, and always remember junior. do the right thing." - do the right thing (1989)

the final word goes to the boys from the queen city: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F_A1Sr5584&feature=related