By John Marciano
During the Passover and Easter season, when people’s hearts turn toward the profound messages of hope and peace from two prophetic traditions, one wonders what to make of the thousands of homeless, and untold thousands more who face terrible times as a result of state budget cuts proposed by the governor, who vacationed with his family at an exclusive resort where the most expensive suite is $8,500 per night.
That we are not outraged at such distorted and obscene priorities is yet another example of how desensitized we have become to the injustice and misery all around us.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 19, 2004. Read the original PDF.