Have just got around to writing regarding Brendan O' Neill's anti authoritarian rant (Only tyrants will force you to be happy April 16 - 17).
He rails against a campaign called Action for Happiness as if it is code for some conspiracy to keep us all under the thumb.
Brendan needs to walk a mile in the shoes of a mental health worker, social welfare agency or take a peak in one of the local schools.
Many people are stranded in there own little world - they are already stuck beyond the realm of possibility.
Our society needs choices but many of the population never get a start in life to start making choices.
There is no bill of parliament that can force someone to be happy. Does O' Neill fears a conformist blitz of happiness police on the streets?
The truth is we could all do with a tool kit in life and some support to get through. As Brendan states, happiness.....is something we discover through our own lives and interactions.
Getting though life is a huge challenge, getting happy so elusive.
But we do need the opportunity to talk about our discoveries and searches for happiness.
In the words of Ben Lee - We are all in this together.
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