In the last few weeks, while the policy has wavered, the message from the Prime Minister is that of empathy and care for the dispossessed. The hope is that this culture of empathy would not be momentary and would last well after the outbreak is under control. First, the fabric of empathy requires respect. Finally, this is a time to recognise that empathy should be a cornerstone of not just our policy towards people in our own land, but those who may be affected by our policies abroad. The culture of respect and empathy when applied fully is a powerful antidote to the polarised world; applied selectively, it can be fuel exclusion, anger and hate.

Source: The Express Tribune April 28, 2020 01:51 UTC