Both on one Plane

BOTH ON ONE PLANE People are judged based on appearances in this world: they will be judged according to realities in the next world. If someone works for fame, he will have nothing but ignominy to look forward to when he comes before God. on March 31, 1981, the main story in newspapers worldwide was the assassination attempt on u.s. President ronald reagan. a youth named John hinckley had fired six shots at the President in two seconds with an automatic pistol. one bullet had entered his chest and settled in his lung. Before he reached the hospital, he had lost half his body’s blood. however, emergency treatment came to his assistance, and his life was saved. Before long, the President was on the way to recovery and chatting with the doctors and nurses in his hospital ward. he recalled his early career as a film star, in which he had never achieved great fame. he made one of the remarks in this connection: “if i had this much attention in hollywood, i would have stayed there.” (Time Magazine, april 13, 1981) Why did John hinckley commit this deed? he was in love with a young actress named Jodie Foster. he had written to her repeatedly but had received no response. Eventually, one day before he attacked President reagan, he wrote to her: “now you will know who i am.”