http://theartistoflife.com/blog/thoughts/violence-at-the-pump/ Fine Art by Kelly O'Neill Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:17:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://theartistoflife.com/blog/thoughts/violence-at-the-pump/#comment-15 Tina Bembry Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:33:41 +0000 http://kellyoneill.wordpress.com/?p=96#comment-15 It reminds me of how the worst in us can come out when we feel our security is at stake. Not everyone reacts that way, but when we see people who do, it's so chilling and scary. I think of times of war and long term shortage, and how some people would continue to share with others the little they had, and how some people resorted to violence against others who were in the same situation. I think, "there, but for the grace of God, go I" -- I don't see myself getting violent, but I can feel that sense of selfishness and "I gotta take care of myself first" rise up when my safety feels endangered. It reminds me of how the worst in us can come out when we feel our security is at stake. Not everyone reacts that way, but when we see people who do, it’s so chilling and scary. I think of times of war and long term shortage, and how some people would continue to share with others the little they had, and how some people resorted to violence against others who were in the same situation. I think, “there, but for the grace of God, go I” — I don’t see myself getting violent, but I can feel that sense of selfishness and “I gotta take care of myself first” rise up when my safety feels endangered.

]]> http://theartistoflife.com/blog/thoughts/violence-at-the-pump/#comment-14 Mel Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:22:10 +0000 http://kellyoneill.wordpress.com/?p=96#comment-14 Hey girlie, I was able to get gas for the first time today and saw attitudes that just really saddened and sickened me. I felt helpless. Even smiling at the other patrons got a glare in return. It was surreal. Anyways, I'm just glad this didn't happen to you! Hey girlie, I was able to get gas for the first time today and saw attitudes that just really saddened and sickened me. I felt helpless. Even smiling at the other patrons got a glare in return. It was surreal. Anyways, I’m just glad this didn’t happen to you!

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