Can We Talk 2

So Let's All Take A Deep Breath and Chill

         We are living in such a sick, distorted world. It's always had the potential for evil, but it seems it is on the surface more now. There is no pretense of civility. We can disagree with each other, even not like each other, without being vile, profane, or violent. But society as a whole seems to have lost that ability.

         Some groups seem to have forgotten that we are all God's children. Each of us has the right to believe as we choose without criticism or condescension from others. We can live as we choose as long as we do not violate the rights of others. Blocking a highway that is not closed by highway department for repair, and therefore has detours, is a violation of our rights to use tax paid highways. Breaking windows or burning cars is a violation of others rights as well as violation of the laws. People who do those things need to be jailed and prosecuted, no excuses. We need an orderly society.

         Overturning civilization as we know it is not the way to solve problems or disagreements. People who are screaming profanities in public and making exhibitions are hurting themselves. The working American will retaliate. The tide will turn against those who mock our laws. Frightening innocent citizens, who might even have the same sentiments, will not help your cause.

         No matter how strongly you feel, you must remember that everyone has a right to an opinion, and there is a non-violent way to accomplish your purpose and make yourself heard. Peaceful protesters are taken more seriously. And all these high school kids don't even know the issues, the people involved, or why they are protesting. For them, it's a social event. They should be taking that time to learn what's going on and finding peaceful, legal resolutions where there are legitimate concerns. There's too much hysteria and little knowledge.

         Making our citizens fearful of fellow citizens is not clear thinking and accomplishes nothing.