An eight-year old asked me
"Why do people want to hate?"
"Maybe they are scared."
"Why do leaders tell them to?"
"Maybe they are weak."
"Why do leaders say they're like Jesus?"
"Maybe they wish they could be. "
"Why are people scared of leaders?"
"I don't know, dear."
"Why are smart people quiet?"
[Silence]
"Rests are as much music as notes are."
"Can scared people hear?"
"What?"