Rushing The Dead

Saturday morning traffic is normally a cerished experience because it's such a change from a normal drive weekdays drive to the office. However, this morning's drive was filled with rude curses and loud yells. As the car slowly moved closer, I found out what the problem was. In the intersection where I was supposed to turn right, a few motorcycles blocked the street and a few guys waving a yellow flag. A yellow flag in this town means death. Waving yellow flag in the street means that a funeral procession is coming through.

Jakarta streets are always busy. A hold up even for something like that can caused a jam miles away, especially when it is on a big intersection. That was exactly what happened. The funeral procession blocked the streets and caused a serious jam. The entourage can not be broken up by traffic lights. The motorcycles placed in strategic positions ensured that.

I wonder why...

When you're dead, nobody waits for you anymore. You don't have to make your appointments with God right on the dot. As your time in this earth ended, you simply stop being important. I mean this with no disrespect, but seriously I think other living human beings should have a higher priority. When one is dead, he/she should not cause more discomfort to others. After all, what are you rushing for?

What do you think??