Even these derided professions deserve some respect, surely.
I was at a birthday party up in the Hunter Valley a while back, talking to an engaging bloke as we shared a beer. He asked me a few questions about myself, and I returned the favour: what did he do for a job? At which point he shot me an apologetic grimace. He worked at the local coal mine.
Why should he feel bad? Sure, the country is still too dependent on coal, but the blame for that can be spread widely – on politicians, voters, investors. In the meantime, he’s doing us all a favour, performing a dangerous job that keeps the lights on. I bought him another beer.He’s not the only one who’s made to feel like a pariah. In truth, society is full of people who hardly ever get the praise they deserve. Here, in praise of the pilloried, are a few examples.
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