In my days of being provocative as a speaker on environmental issues, I once took the stage wearing a hooded sweatshirt that had emblazoned on its back “UNF*CK the PLANET”. When I finished my keynote, one attendee remarked to me that they found that logo offensive. “Really?” I replied. “What I find offensive is continued habitat alteration, loss of biodiversity, chemical pollution, and accelerated climate change.”
No response.
Recently I pondered that same response when I read criticism about Canada joining the UK and France in condemning the blockage of aid to starving Palestinians. Their statement said: “We will not stand by while the Netanyahu government pursues these egregious actions, If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response.”
Yeah, what I find offensive is not Canada’s response. What I find offensive is the deliberate starvation of 14,000 children. I find that really f*cking offensive.
The way I see it.