In the annals of cautionary tales and realms of fables, the story of a Scorpion and the Good Samaritan continues to echo from generation to generation. This story explore the complexity of nature and the intrinsic behavior of human beings. It further reveals the character of a vindictive man irrespective of the act of kindness extended towards him either in the past or present.
The narrative begins with a good Samaritan who saw a scorpion drowning in a river and crying for help. The scorpion was battling against the relentless tide of the water and it appears the scorpion was destined to drown. The benevolent and magnanimous man had compassion on the scorpion and decided to jump into the water to rescue it.
Despite the scorpion’s venomous behavior and reputation, the good Samaritan saved the struggling creature from becoming another martyr of watery demise. The scorpion was so happy and expressed gratitude. He vowed never to sting again after surviving a swiftly flowing River that almost consumed him. Just as they approached the shore, the scorpion who has held tight to the man, stung him and the man became unconscious and find it very difficult to swim out of the River.
The venom almost paralyzed the Good Samaritan and he began to struggle for survival whilst inside the water. The man asked, Scorpion but why? The scorpion replied, it’s in my nature to sting people and I find it very difficult not keep to my words and this is essence of my being.
This tale is often attributed to Aesop’s fable. It reaffirms that nature cannot easily be altered by foreign circumstance, even by act of salvation.
The treatise ain’t about a scorpion or the Samaritan, it’s a metaphorical exemplification on the current political climate in Ondo State. It further underscores the underlying issues around human behavior, urging caution when extending trust and emphasizing the importance of understanding inherent traits of some Political Scorpions. A leopard never changes its spots.
This is indeed a lesson to the All Progressive Congress and it’s leadership, they must begin to understand the unchangeable aspects of the characters of people who are only desirous of using the party as a window for ventilation. The Party and it’s leaders must understand that while it is very noble and transformative to be kind to everyone, kindness cannot reshape the intrinsic nature of human beings.
Let’s draw some wisdom from this ancient parables, the APC should be wary of road side scorpions as we navigate political life Rivers. Even in the midst of all this sting betrayal, APC should extend empathy and kindness but be mindful of the scorpions they give political powers.
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