"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality"

This quote by Desmond Tutu is a powerful suggestion that neutrality in the face of oppression is not an alternative. It is a call to action, prompting us to take a stand versus oppression and to support those who are suffering. The metaphor of the elephant and the mouse is a brilliant illustration of the power imbalance in between the oppressor and the oppressed. By staying neutral, we are basically siding with the oppressor and enabling the injustice to continue. We must recognize our obligation to defend those who are being oppressed and to fight for justice and equality. We must not be contented in the face of oppression, however rather do something about it to ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect.