A Perfect Time for Unity

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Friday February 27, 2009 · 8:19 PM PST

2009/02/27 · 20:19

We have been splintered far too long, and it seems the gaps are growing at an exponential rate. An old mentor of mine has asked why is it suddenly important for Congress to work together? They weren't asked or may be not expected to collaborate during the past administration, so why the push? It would seem this is a growing problem, and a strange outcome for a country founded on the concept of team work. The founders came to this country for a new life. Whether it was by choice or by force, it is a fact they all worked together to make this a place called Home.

It is also true, if they had not worked together, this country would have never have obtained the status of World Power she now so desperately tries to keep. We are faced with trying to undo things these men and women worked hard to prevent. No one group is supposed to be above another, but those in power suffer from major superiority complexes. Our current president is embarking on a similar struggle, and his constant reminder that 'we are all in this together' seems a bit forced. Almost as if it is something he says over and over to convince even himself.

Each generation a new group is isolated from the rest and the results are disasterous to the nation as a whole. A thick line is being drawn between individual freedom versus national freedom under the guise of Conservatism vs. Liberalism. Each person is expected to go out and earn a living to pay their fair share. Some are able some are not. The question becomes what happens to those who are not able? Most people assume the groups are small and will automatically be covered by those that care for them, but it isn't happening.

Thanks to Brian Milburn for the use of his video.

First Man: Me? No, I don’t want to be involved at all. Bye.

Second Man: Politics? No, I don’t get involved in politics. Thank-you, no!

Young woman on train: What? No, no. I’m neutral.

Young man with camera: I don’t get involved in politics. I prefer to stay away from it.

Jamey: I’m deaf. I applied for a job here. They turned me down. I CAN work!

After interaction with deaf and hearing people in bar fails

Amy: It’s not fair!

Micheala: Hey, what grade did you get?
Johanna: I got a B
Micheala: I got an A
Johanna: Really?

After interaction with her hearing friend...

Micheala: I want to learn! I want to improve, but they won’t let me

This is a dramatization of REALITY!!

I would suggest that both Conservatism and Liberalism contribute to the growing numbers of these small groups. Its a balancing act of the greastest proportion. How much is too much? When are we cheating ourselves and others. Dissention comes from those who, for whatever reason, cannot come up with their share. I would like to think most people don’t have a problem giving to the less fortunate, but it is when that giving becomes excessive as people begin to take advantage.

The key is making sure people have their basic needs, and trying every option available to make sure they are able to do so on their own. Too often we get in the habit of overstepping in the help department, confidences are lost, and one begins to rely on the assistance instead of making the necessary changes to remove the need. We lose focus and begin to think we know what is best or the opposite affect of not wanting the burden.

It is fair to expect everyone to do their fair share, but only after we level the playing field and give everyone a chance!

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