But still the sunken stars appear
In dark and windless Mirrormere;
There lies his crown in water deep,
Till Durin wakes again from sleep.

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  • I don’t remember saying that my distinction between evil people versus harmful deeds has anything to do with my stance on punitive consequences. We have to work together to protect each other from people that would harm us, whether that is through correctional programs with no incarceration or locking them up for the rest of their lives. Justice and punishment is not black and white. I wish for both of those evildoers to drop dead immediately. But that doesn’t change my opinion on how detrimental to society I believe labeling people as “evil” is. Our actions define whether we are “good” or “evil”. There is no inherent morality. We should punish people for their harmful actions, not for whatever made-up imaginary persona we label them as.











  • Invidious | YouTube

    And on a more serious note, really the whole song, but here’s the refrain, with my amateur translation.

    世界で一つの 輝く光になれ
    私でいい
    私を信じてゆくのさ
    遠回りしても 守るべき道を行け
    私でいい
    私の歩幅で生きてくのさ

    Become a shining light in this world
    I’m good enough
    I’m going to start believing in myself
    Walk the way that I know I should stay true to, even if it takes me on detours
    I’m good enough
    I’m going to start living with my pace

    Beautiful, by Superfly

    Invidious | YouTube

    I’ve been living with recidivating depression for a few years now and this song helps.