Ghostwriter
Eleanor Roosevelt wrote; “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does not want to carry his own weight, this is a frightening prospect.”
I think we are living in a time where we freedom is mixed up with chaos. I was taught that “Your freedom ends where my begins, so we should learn to compromise for the greater good of all.” It was framed and hung in my father’s office. I think about a lot now. As I watch all the violence and listen to all the hate I wonder if anyone else what taught the things I was taught.
It is odd to me that people think destroying things and people are helpful. It just creates more problems.
I completely understand different opinions. I understand passion. I understand accountability. I may be way too logical.
Where do you believe your rights begin and end?
You cant have freedom without form, it is like trying to drink water without a cup or holder, freedom cant exist without some rules, law and order.
Hate and bitterness is unproductive and forgiveness helps those who forgive not the offenders..
Honestly, i believe that my freedom ends at the end of my fingers. But that my hopes and aspirations, have no limits.
The reality of our situation globally now is it is time to change.
The people looting and destroying are a minority. As seen by what happened in Kenosha it is both sides doing this. Those who murder are worse though than those that burn cars. We can replace cars 100 times.
we can never replace a lost human.
A wise man once said, “i have a dream that my children can walk down the street and be judged not for the color of their skin but for the content of their minds.”
I would add to those great words with and the quality of their hearts!
That’s a great addition. I am completely boggled by the whole race thing. Probably because I where I was raised and what I was taught. I have my biases and none of them have to do with race. It was probably a simple thing because we were either Native American or not. We all participated in every event together no matter if we were Native American or not.
My bias changed radically when I went from a country (US) and I was in the clear majority to a country (Thailand) where not only was I in the minority but at times people would openly stare at those who were different. It taught me three things.
1. bias is ok, acknowledge you have it and move on.
2. What is the absence or presence of skin tone doesn’t matter
3. the world will be spinning tomorrow, so why hate today?
What I see in the US now is that freedom is backfiring. People think that their freedom is absolute as to destroy relics and smear history.
Freedom isn’t the issue. We are having issues with people being lawless and not held accountable.
This is very sad what is happening around the world. I think people should first learn tolerance and respect for everyone.
Vidcocka, I would love to see you wrote a post on how to teach tolerance. In fact I think it would be interesting if everyone did and we could compare notes.
I will be compiling a post in the coming days. Thanks for the idea and encouragement.
I am looking forward to it Vidocka. I know I will learn something new and different.
Our rights have absolutely nothing to do with the rioting and looting going on in our country. It makes me ver sad to see this happening with nobody trying to stop it.
I wonder why we don’t get more involved. I would guess fear of our own safety.
I agree wit your thoughts. If people would only learn to compromise
So LaJenna, write a post about teaching and learning how to compromise. We all clearly need it.