So let's say there's a motion for something to happen. And the zeroeth time around, it was already in place. Now, the first time around, you yourself are like no, I don't want it to happen. Even the support of two officials says no, it won't and can't happen. But the populous wouldn't mind, because the motion is already in use. Now, the second time around, there's greater affirmation from the elders of the populous that this motion should continue. The official words haven't been confirmed again, and you yourself actually don't mind. The motion is in use, so why not go with it, extremely Taoist. So, are we to follow practice and history? It's ultimately the decision of the head official, in whom I trust until the light shines no more. But then again I'm a spoiled brat and wouldn't mind having my way. As long as it works.
Posted by Mark Canlas at March 11, 2003 03:07 PM