Bad Guys Aren't Real

"Daddy, why do police officers carry guns? I know bad guys aren't real."

This question has me thinking...

Are the guns to protect us or them?

Do they really protect or just give a sense of protection?

Are bad guys real or are they just people who have made less than desirable decisions?

Do "bad guys" choose to be "bad guys" or are they a product of their environment?

What makes somebody a "bad guy"? Who's the judge?

What if we removed that label from our vocabulary? How would that change our perception?

​What if we all approached the world as 5 year olds? Innocent and full of love and curiosity.

I did not see this sculpture in person but this is one of the most powerful pieces of art I have ever seen.