Simple Meal:
- Maquereau fumé
- Pomme de terre et cottage cheese
- Salade verte
- Carré de chocolat noir 85%
I went to the cinema with Fianna this evening. We saw an Icelandic movie called Woman at War. The main story is about an Icelandic woman who for environmental reasons is against the development of a big aluminium plant in Iceland. Taking matters in to her own hands, she proceeds to repeatedly destroy the electric wires and pylons bringing the electricity to the plant. It's a very original film with great music, beautiful cinematography and some quirky elements. But the reason I wanted to talk about it is that it explores the interesting question of the difference between legality and morality. She is clearly doing illegal things by destroying costly state and private property and stopping the factory processes. At the same time she is the main character, and she is preserving the earth for future generations (our children) so I'm guessing that a lot of people in the theatre were routing for her. Most people (as long as they are not religious - see Blog 42) agree that killing people for your ideas or beliefs is never acceptable, but how much property damage can you carry out before you lose your moral right?
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