Racism Will Not Disappear on Election Day

 

Racism will not disappear on election day. Doesn’t matter which side wins or loses, racism will still be here. No elected official can suddenly end what is engrained in people’s hearts just by taking office. It will take generations of education and cooperation for the people of this nation to truly live together. Racism, jealousy, and greed have been around since the dawn of man. Don’t think for a minute that an elected official or a political party is going to come in and miraculously fix things.

 

As most watch in horror as our nation gets burned, torn down, and utterly, destroyed from the inside out, some dance in the streets thinking they are making things better. When in reality, the changes they are trying to forcefully make are dividing our country farther apart than it was before.

 

Racism will not disappear on election day, there I said it again. That type of change will not happen because of a political party. Why? Because they do not care. It does not make them money. Change will come about from the family. Change will start with a generation of children that aren’t taught to hate. Children that are once again taught right from wrong. Children that are taught to work and provide for themselves and their families. That is when we as a nation and even a planet will turn the corner and live in a better place.

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What a Day

 

Reflecting back on the day, my mind plays over and over all the ignorance I have seen. One lady blew through a stop sign. With her phone riding high atop her steering wheel, she texted for half a block before she realized what she had done. She then slammed on the brakes and looked around to see who might have been watching. Another fine citizen stopped at a stop sign and proceeded to text as if he were waiting for the sign to change to green so he could go.

 

There was much more ignorance than that today out on the road, but we’ll move on for now. It’s not just the ignorance of this day and time that bothers me but the inconsideration of others as well. Parking in a handicap spot when you are perfectly healthy…not cool. Many times I have dropped my elderly mom off in town while I circled the parking lot, waiting for a closer spot to become available. Many times I have personally witnessed young healthy people come strolling out and get in there cars that were sitting in the handicap spot.

 

Unfortunately, the world is full of these self-absorbed, selfish individuals. It seems we are stuck with them. They feel entitled somehow to act this way. A product of their raising I guess. What to do about them, your guess is as good as mine. But if you have any suggestions, I’m all ears. Your comments below are always welcome. Please take the time to Follow my blog…just hit the little blue button. Have a great day.

Are we as a race mature enough for the internet?

 

This morning like so many Sunday mornings, I had my first cup of coffee while walking my dog. Next, I settled down at my computer to do a morning jog through the internet. To no surprise the internet was kinda like I left it the night before. Angry and chaotic. Welcome to this new generations normal.

 

I remember many years ago when we began reading about this new thing coming called the internet. The internet would let people travel the world, explore new places, and learn great things, all from the comfort of our homes. And you know what…all that came to pass. The internet also exceeded every expectation we had. Knowledge from all corners of the earth is at our fingertips. Communication is instant across the globe. But were we as a race mature enough for all this technology?

 

In the time of our grandparents, news came from good reliable sources. The news came on TV in the evenings and was watched by millions of families across the nation. Families would often discuss current events while having their evening meal. Families would form opinions before they left the house for work the next day. Is this as a nation where we are going wrong? Quite possibly.

 

These days news doesn’t often come from good reliable sources. It comes instantly from thousands of sources across the internet. We are bombarded by some type of “news” story 24 hrs. a day. These days two turtles crossing the road classifies as “Breaking News.” Everyone has an opinion and they are quick to share. Most don’t bother thinking about it first, researching it, or even caring if it is based on fact.

 

Now don’t get me wrong, I still think the internet is a wonderful thing. Much good has been done through the wealth of knowledge we now have access to. But, on a daily basis, we as a race continually tear each other down using this most awesome platform. Accountability is lacking in todays society. News anchors, bloggers, and journalist of all kind should be re-taught their craft. News stories should be based on facts, not opinions.

 

Readers have a stake in this platform as well. How many times have you commented on an article based on the title alone? As a writer I notice this every day. So many times the main Idea of an article isn’t even what the title referred to. When you make a comment on something you didn’t read, you often just look silly. Sometimes it’s in our best interest to slow down, take a step back and think before we act.

 

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