I see a lot of hate and anger in the world and even in the
U.S. as I scroll through the news and comments on a daily basis. But, I also
see a lot more good and love as well. And, that gives me hope for the future. I
know we have a lot of problems in our country and even in the world, but seeing
the good that people do when they don’t have to it inspires me every day. Unfortunately,
the news doesn’t shine a light on these people enough. I know there is only so
much time in a broadcast and so much going on in the world, but maybe a little
more good news in the broadcast would help shift the way people act.
And, yes I know I’ve said the news’s job is to inform and
it is. But, it is also its job is also to inform in a way that helps society be
better to itself. I’m not talking influencing voting or anything like that
outside of laying down the bare facts. I mean sometimes it takes knowing other
people are doing good for you to feel like there is a difference worth making.
That little spark of inspiration for you to go out and do something.
With all these attacks around the world I hear calls in
general on the internet for everyone to arm themselves. Truth be told I just
don’t think I am someone who should have a gun. Maybe someday but that day is
not here yet. And, I am not against responsible gun ownership. Just please get
some training with the gun and on gun safety. There are some guns I don’t think
we need on the streets and people will agree or disagree with me as is there
right. I welcome an open and civilized discussion on the subject. But I see too
much rhetoric of it having to be all one way or all the other way on the
subject when there has to be a sensible compromise.
After all we have regulation on every other amendment for
various reasons. For example, you cannot yell fire in a crowded space when
there isn’t one. Nor can you use your religion to discriminate against another
person. The police can search with probable cause and even in some cases just a
tip provides enough for that but at the same time must read you your Miranda
Rights. You have to be 18 to vote as well as enlist in the military. You can’t
drive till you are sixteen and have to have a license to do so. And that is
just off the top of my head.
My main point is stop being so polarized on everything.
As well as use some common sense about where we stand in the world and what
others with less economic power are doing and what we should be doing to raise
the bar. I can give a little to get a little. But, I also want people to think
about things in terms of how should we be treating our workers as a whole. What
message should we as America be sending to the world about how we treat our
workers. Now in my opinion I think we should be setting the standards for how
workers are treated not making workers want to work elsewhere because they are
treated better.
And gun control was just my example since it is the issue
at the fore front right now. As you see I also want common sense used with the
economy as well. But trust me I am going to be getting a bit blunter this week
as the week goes on about a few things concerning the economy. As well as some
other things that might come as a shock to people. And, no not going into any
of the way out there conspiracy theories. Those just don’t add up to me so far.
But I have rambled on long enough for one day. Feel free
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As for me I have an overdue paper to write next. And, then some reading I have been
waiting to get to. *Tips his hat and walks out the door. *
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