An informed opinion about Harambe the Gorilla, killed at Cinci zoo last week.

[colorado_ufo]

7. Four years.

Four years on earth. Four years of life. How much wisdom can a human being absorb in four years?

Each of us, at four years old, did and thought ridiculous things, because we did not have the life experience or judgment necessary make wise decisions. Our parents and others - hopefully - forgave us our mistakes.

This situation is analogous to a four year old picking up a loaded gun and accidentally shooting someone.

I hope your thoughts might become a bit more forgiving and gentle toward this child and possibly others. This world is a hard place and life is difficult. This child has a lot of life ahead to cope with, and this story will follow him forever. If we have not had such a burden to carry, at such a young age, for the rest of our lives, we can be grateful.