Impartiality

We are all biased. We are all impartial. None of us are fair.

If our country gets attacked by terrorists or our people being killed in natural disasters, we mourn for the loss of lifes. If there is a disaster in a third world country, or a civil war erupts there killing many people, we will not even give a second thought.

When atheletes from other countries have tested positive for drugs, we think they are cheats. When our own atheletes have tested positive for drugs, we think that an asprin caused the result.

When a pretty girl is accused of drug smuggling, we all assume she is innocent. When a middle-aged ethnic man is accused of drug smuggling, we all assume he is guilty.

When other children break something in our house, we form the view that there must be something wrong in the parenting of these kids. When our own kids break something in other people's houses, we give excuses for our kids and are delighted that they are so active at such a young age.

When we are doing something and others are standing around and not helping us, we think that they are selfish lazy bastards. When others are doing something, we are too busy engaged in our thoughts and conversations to realise that others may need a helping hand.

When our partners cheat on us, we feel hurt, upset, distressed and angry. But when we cheat on our partners, we blame it on alcohol or drugs.

We are all biased. We are all impartial. None of us are fair.