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A Pathetic Innocence
Liam O’Brien
“‘The innocence of the apathetic,’ the words rang out among the silent mourners, ‘is a falsehood that we, who are lazy, tell ourselves in order to justify death through our mediocrity. Am I being insensitive in blaming June’s death on those who are here with us today? Yes. It is in the hope that you will listen and realise that … We. Can. Do. Better.’ Pastor Mark bit off each of the last four words as he walked around the stage, staring down each of us in turn …”
