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3/12/2013

 
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In China, Communist leaders dye their hair. Beneath a giant hammer and sickle, the elite at the top of the Communist Party assembled for the country's annual parliament session last week. Each leader sits in rows a few feet apart, wears the same uniform, and maintains a strict regime of dying their roots black every ten days. At a distance, they blend in amongst their party members and maintain the appearance of youth and competency. As long as they don't draw attention, they stand less chance of being selected and can dodge blame for the failure of any particular policy. Also, playing down their differences emphasizes the stability of the Communist Party to the public.

Incoming President Xi Jinping is promising to cut down on government expenses. Perhaps the massive hair salon bill will be reduced in the future.


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Why does anyone dye their hair? In Western culture, people want to change their appearance for many reasons. Women in their declining years cling to a youthful appearance by not allowing grey hairs to show. But youngsters color their hair too. Rather than maintain a similar appearance like the Chinese leaders, young women yearn to stand out from the crowd. Of course, anyone wishing to escape detection will change their hair color and style.



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It seems most people want to look different than their normal appearance. However, in Western culture, we value a mature man with silver hair. Gandalf the Grey typifies the image of wisdom. A growing number of brave and rebellious woman are choosing to allow their hair to go gloriously grey.


I'm with them all the way. I value my healthy silver hair and have no reason to change my appearance. See me for who I am, a mature, wise woman who has earned the wrinkles around smiling eyes and the long grey hair worn in different styles every day. As long as we maintain a clean, stylish appearance, we should face the world with confidence.

See my poem on the home page of this blog.



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