We are a mighty angry nation these days, aren't we? I guess the unity and focus on social good has worn thin eight years after 9-11. Did it get boring?
We now have a congressman yelling "You lie!" in the middle of the president's speech and a larger pack booing in those hallowed chambers of the Capitol. We have parents freaking out because the president wants to tell their kids to study hard and get an education.
George Washington, Abe Lincoln, other distinguished leaders, the victims of 9-11, and the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have died defending this country for more than 230 years have to be rolling in their graves.
Let's see, what does history tell us … Ah, yes, a society that loses respect for authority, puts money before conscience, and tosses civility to the wind is doomed.
Since nobody's paying attention, I guess class is dismissed.
Pardon me while I continue to seek for and savor the compassion that speaks softly and concentrates on what's important in life, you know, the folks who can't be heard over the rude, intolerant shouts.
Please, have a beautiful day and celebrate life and remember the true price of freedom despite what the naysayers scream in your ear.
And forget the damn games and quizzes on Facebook and give a friend, a neighbor, a caregiver a break, a hug, a smile, this week. That's a score that can never be beaten.
Hmm, maybe that's why we've become a bitter nation. We spend so much time watching "reality" shows and playing computer games that we're shocked to see what has happened in the "real" world while we haven't paid attention …
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