Less than a week ago the long-time nationally-known Civil Rights Activist Frankie Freeman died. She was 101 years old and worked all her life to achieve social, legal and judicial equality for all people. I was struck by the difference between the work Freeman leaves behind and the current furor over our President.
Charles M. Blow in today's New York Times describes our President as being "Racist Period." Webster's dictionary defines "racism" as a belief that racial differences produce an inherent and superiority of a particular race.
This country has a long history of nurturing people's dreams and opportunities. When justice is denied to some of us it is incumbent on all of us to recognize it and to work toward securing a fairer society.
When our President bullies and degrades others he reveals his own intolerance for all of us and belittles all who have fought and worked to secure America's place in the world.
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As always, thank you for your wisdom.
ReplyDeleteOur president is an embarrassment to himself and our whole nation.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Beverly,
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you Wes. It's time for all of us to recognize reality.
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