The Toothless get the Meat.

 A Ugandan wise man once said, "Some people are given meat, yet they have no teeth." This proverb rings true today, as those with the ability to seize opportunities are often left wanting, while those who seem least equipped are somehow showered with abundance. It's a stark reality that seems unfair, where hard work and dedication yield less rewards, while laziness and complacency are often richly rewarded. The industrious are left with scraps, while the indolent feast on excess, their plates overflowing with more than they can consume.

This is the harsh reality: wealth tends to flow to those who are reckless and irresponsible, who live in the moment without a thought for the consequences of their actions or the well-being of others. We see it in the rampant crime and violence that plagues our world, in the wars fought over power and profit, and in the heinous acts of exploitation and abuse that satisfy the twisted desires of the privileged few. They amass wealth, but they lack the wisdom to use it for good. Instead, they become myopic, ignoring the long-term effects of their actions and the harm they inflict on others, blinded by their own selfish interests and desires.

But when their dark secrets are finally exposed, they resort to desperate measures to salvage their reputations. They cry out for protection from their loyal followers, portraying themselves as victims of circumstance, claiming that they're being targeted solely because of their wealth. They deny any wrongdoing, and instead, attempt to whitewash their images, presenting themselves as paragons of virtue, untainted by even a hint of darkness. This clever manipulation often deceives many, particularly their most devoted fans, who are eager to believe in their heroes' innocence, no matter how implausible it may seem.

In my opinion, the point of accumulating wealth is to simplify life, to have the freedom to acquire what one desires, whenever they desire it. However, for some individuals, wealth seems to have the opposite effect, transforming them into fools. We've seen examples of this, where celebrities become so consumed by their own self-importance that they start to behave like deities, lashing out at anyone who dares to cross their path. They exploit and take advantage of those who are less fortunate, stealing from them the little they have. They live with a sense of invincibility, as if they possess some sort of divine foresight, unaware of the consequences of their actions.

It's tragic that despite life's efforts to teach us valuable lessons, we continue to fail to learn from them. We repeat the same mistakes without end, trapped in a cycle of ignorance. The downfall of one celebrity is often followed by another, a chain reaction that perpetuates itself across generations. The allure of fame and fortune seems to have a corrosive effect on young minds, as if the promise of wealth and success comes with a Faustian bargain: "Embrace me, and I'll grant you stupidity.”

The devil has indeed manipulated our vulnerable minds, leading us down a path of destruction. The truth is, we have the capacity to see, but we're blinded by our own desires. Life is screaming at us, warning us of the dangers ahead, cautioning us to slow down, to beware of the abyss that lies before us, a big hole filled with flames and razor-sharp spikes. But we, the drivers of our own destiny, are brainwashed by the luxuries of our fame to listen. We're in speeds of 3000 km/h, oblivious to the risks, our senses dulled by the thrill of the party, the pursuit of pleasure. And yet, we're all falling into the same abyss, without anyone bothering to sound the alarm, to warn others of the impending doom. Truthfully, the toothless get the meat.