Webster’s Definition of LIBERTY
: the quality or state of being free: a : the power to do as one pleases b : freedom from physical restraint c : freedom from arbitrary or despotic control d : the positive enjoyment of various social, political, or economic rights and privileges e : the power of choice
Through electing our first African-American president, “we the people,” have been given the illusion of inclusion and participation in the political process. Instead "we" have become more oppressed by the rich white right, who have been controlling Washington since our country's inception. "We" are not considered or included in the decisions affecting our quality of life. Instead, the decisions are made by the money grabbing right, and the power of money ,sadly has become stronger than the power of "we".
"We", are not being heard. Our voices are being lost, swept under a tide of economic and political oppression that means "we" must work harder and longer-- for less. "We," as a result, are tired and downtrodden-- unable to find the time or energy to become part of the discussion. "We" are not heard.
A strong nation (or economy), cannot be built on the backs of others. The pressure becomes too great for the lowest rung of the totem pole, and the whole structure collapses. Instead, “WE” --the left, right, and everyone in between, must begin to work shoulder to shoulder and share our resources in order for our society to survive.
Quantum physics says that when you change the way you look at something, what you look at changes.
It is time to go back to the beginning, to look at and explore the true meaning of liberty—a meaning that is free of all the isms imposed on us by our forefathers. What "WE" truly need is, a paradigm shift that sees all of us as interconnected and valuable, inviting all of our voices to be heard. Creating a world where “WE” truly have a nation whose foundation is built on the guiding principle of liberty for all.
Yertle the Turttle - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FFfbSWbLWw&feature=related
Carol, that was a wonderful book to display a paradigm shift that can create a beautiful harmony if everyone is respected and given equal liberties.
ReplyDeleteAs I type this, my sentences are being strewed together to the tune of the story.
That story reflected the power one persons voice can make.