A little anger is a good thing if it isn't on your own behalf, if it's for others deserving of your anger, your empathy.

One of the sad things about contemporary journalism is that it actually matters very little. The world now is almost inured to the power of journalism. The best journalism would manage to outrage people. And people are less and less inclined to outrage.

A little anger is a good thing if it isn't on your own behalf, if it's for others deserving of your anger, your empathy.

Albert Camus, a great humanist and existentialist voice, pointed out that to commit to a just cause with no hope of success is absurd. But then, he also noted that not committing to a just cause is equally absurd. But only one choice offers the possibility for dignity. And dignity matters. Dignity matters.