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Learn more- A goat who aspires to be more than a grazer has worked to achieve the title of Doctor. Yet, try as he might, no one will hire him because he is a goat. Pleading with a Human Resources hiring representative, he talks of how his mother and father sold themselves to earn the money needed so he could pursue he dreams of becoming a doctor and the fears that surround his future - did his parents do this in vain? Moved by the goat's plea, the HR personnel makes a call to authorize this unusual hire, much to Barry's delight. Yet his joy is quickly squelched as he is handed a mop and broom and demeaned to nothing more than a janitor.
Determined to prove himself, Barry interjects medically wherever he can, believing that if he proves his worth and intelligence, the doors will finally open for him. It backfires, however, his interactions cause for concern and expulsion from the hospital. Admitting to himself he was foolish to dream beyond his specie's restrictions, Barry drops to his knees on the grass outside and begins to graze.
As he does, the doctors, who unlike the board and those of higher authority, have seen the good and change Barry has provided to all those around him, cry for him to stop, to never give up. To them he has proven his worth, and his mark will last a lifetime. Having solved cancer, he is to become a legend.
It is a very introspective look into our treatment of individuals in our society. We have preconceived notions of who should and shouldn't be allowed to inhabit certain positions, thus limiting the advancements and opportunities for the future. The next scientific breakthrough could be locked within the mind of an individual who has been shorted the opportunities required to unlock this knowledge. By doing a disservice to these individuals, we are also doing a disservice to ourselves.
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