Because I was born in a hierarchical nation where everyone was known to be in a class -- the very bottom were homeless, then general workers like sweepers and cleaners, washerwomen and prostitutes, engine drivers, street sweepers, I see current social/political affairs as attempting to rate the worth of humans like leaders in established societies. Individuals who will or may be very useful to the king or ruler.
Henry 6th took the enthusiastic intelligence of brave women expressing themselves as though it would benefit society, only benefit was what benefited him. Calling these women witches enabled him to kill off women. Women were born to bring babies into the world. They were uneducated in the general sense. At least that was the thinking, however the reality was people were self taught and so would have to keep silent. Everyone had their place and should not reach above the roles given to them. Religion was used to keep people in their place.
We could change this but it would take a while before people would see others as worth and respect what they don't know. We could see life, ours and others, as a mystery. We could admit that we can't see the future entirely. We could walk among neighbours, friends and family as vibrant and alive, and love them for it.
We could stop seeing others in a hierarchy of value based on the tradition of patriarchy and love those who have power but are starved of emotional support. EM has a future regardless of whether we see it or not. She has personal proof of how power makes humanity seem stupid. Hopefully she is loved by family and friends.
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