When many people hear the word "panther", most people imagine the large black cat that roams the jungles inspiring fear and beauty in all who see it. The panther is actually a genetically diseased (melanistic) form of either a jaguar, leopard, or sometimes cougar. Because of the "disease" these animals do not roam with their "healthy" relatives. Since they do not do this, they have sucessfully formed their own species which has outnumbered the real leopards in some parts of Asian, specifically the Malay Peninsula, almost forming their own species.
In a metaphorical sense, a lot of people are born as panthers. We are the proverbially diseased membes of the species known as society. We do not roam with our non-diseased relatives, either by or choice or because we are cast out. If one applies this concept to many of society's outcasts, it can be seen how we are forming our own species. Panthers come from different species of large cats, sch as leopards, jaguars, or cougars. Like them, we come from different species whether it be race, creed, mindset, political/philosophical views, morals, likes, dislikes, etc.
As panthers, we should not learn to despise our "healthy" relatives. Instead, consider the Malay Peninsula. Though it is a small part of the world, the panthers have taken over the real leopards. They are better adapted to survive in jungle areas than the leopards. Thus, they are the next stage in evolution. Therefore, we are the next step in evolution in comparison to the rest of society. We are more open-minded, to name one obvious trait. We are more equipped to deal with the harsher aspects of life than those who had never dealt with being cast out and shunned. Thus, we are stronger than our counterparts.
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FiliaOfAbyssus
21:30 Aug 20 2010
Wow, this is pretty interesting. Thank you for sharing that.
Alastriona
22:49 Aug 20 2010
You thoughts are very interesting and actually something to consider. I look forward to more of your ideas.