The monkeys of New Delhi are very angry at their politicians. These politicians have permitted and, indeed, promoted a type of urban development which has destroyed the natural habitats and homes of the monkeys. In an organized effort they attack the Deputy Mayor of Delhi. He falls to his death.
Outraged, the high court orders that Delhi clean up its streets (ie. relocate the undesirables – the monkeys, and oh hey, perhaps some impoverished migrant communities and slum dwellers as well). Other monkeys – larger and more aggressive monkeys – are trained by the governing elites. They are trained to help with the culling of the undesirables.
Some folks say that treating monkeys in this way is wrong. In fact, this type of treatment is counter to their religious practices and their understanding of human-animal relationships.
THE MONKEYS ARE STILL ANGRY. THE PROBLEM PERSISTS.
What is to be done?
In other news, I’m exhausted. I’m working at Radio CKUT and loving it, but also experiencing some serious fatigue.
Spectre Folk and the combination of an erratic hail storm and Fall sunshine have been getting me through the day. I leave you with THE BLACKEST MEDICINE and suggest that you come hang out with me for an early, free show at Citizen Vintage!
