tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post8984171042504676297..comments2023-11-03T03:52:37.873-05:00Comments on Cognitive Dissidence: A Celebration Of The Life Of Jeff SimpsonSomebody DO Something!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08717747685928127724noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-84910759923906153042019-08-10T11:55:15.942-05:002019-08-10T11:55:15.942-05:00Well said MAL!Well said MAL!capperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490172369913699310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-69196029946848990132019-08-10T11:28:12.426-05:002019-08-10T11:28:12.426-05:00I knew Jeff from his writing, which is to say I kn...I knew Jeff from his writing, which is to say I knew Jeff as a caring, intelligent and sensitive soul committed to good works, standing up for the humanity of another.<br /><br />Jeff seemed personally betrayed by the cruelty and indifference that has defined public affairs since 2001.<br /><br />Jeff Simpson's prose never wavered. Jeff stood up, spoke out and challenged those would deny the liberty and health of others. I think this is because Jeff Simpson recognized himself in other people, a perception that eludes many.<br /><br />Jeff and his colleagues have bore witness to the state of Wisconsin and myriad levels of government outright rejecting why government exists — a means to serve and protect. <br /><br />Jeff Simpson's reverence ought to be saluted along with his indignation towards those in government who would deny others' humanity. <br /><br />"The religion of Moloch — as such creeds may be generically called — is in essence the cringing submission of the slave, who dare not, even in his heart, allow the thought that his master deserves no adulation. Since the independence of ideals is not yet acknowledged, Power may be freely worshipped, and receive an unlimited respect, despite its wanton infliction of pain," wrote Bertrand Russell, (A Free Man's Worship (1903)). <br /><br />Jeff Simpson is an uncompromising man, scalding in his challenge to those inflicting violence, and uncompromising in our collective fight for humanity whom he worshiped with obvious determination and joy. <br /><br />Thank you, Jeff.MALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05503524741573516284noreply@blogger.com