2. No Walls - Blue vs Red States (USA)
No Walls between Blue States & Red States
Red States and Blue States in the United States of America
Perhaps never in the history of the United States has the people of this country been as closely united as they were shortly after the tragic events of 9-11. In that moment of tragedy possibilities and love was present everywhere.
Today, this country and mostly the same people who were united are more divided than almost any other time of history other than the Civil War and the Revolutionary War that gave birth to our nation. Taking a position that we are right or wrong in our views offers little more than an opportunity to be right or wrong.
A close look at the “bricks” and “mortar” that these walls are built with will reveal that they are composed of more than just political affiliations. There are points of view on race, religion, sex, aging, health care, social services, family structures, labor and corporations, war and peace and so much more that make up the “bricks” and “mortar” of these walls.
Tearing down those walls that we build each day would offer new opportunities, and new possibilities including some we cannot even dream of today. If we as a country tore down the red and blue “walls” that we have created and love were present what would be possible?
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )
