The American Revolution that began in 2020 is being televised. But has it begun to falter? The verified President, Joe Biden, carries on with encouraging true American patriots to answer the call. Extend a hand to fellow countrywomen and men who stand on the other side of the divide.
Citizens must believe again that even divergent parts can form a greater sum. Be a brother’s keeper in addition to a sister’s good companion. The goal is for us to embrace our better angels. We must acknowledge that all of us strain under a great lack if a single person is oppressed.
Voters raged against the broken political machine the last election, casting their ballots in record numbers despite a global pandemic. So many souls cried out for public servants, not politicians, who are willing to be diligent representatives of the entire country.
But one year ago violent insurrectionists, domestic terrorists of the foulest kind, tried to steal the vote. We mourn the loss of lives, stunned by the ongoing threat to our democracy. Today is a good day for us to increase our commitment to being loud and making good trouble.
Constituents too often are painted in broad strokes, forced to be either bleeding-heart liberals or conservative right-wing Christians. A symphony of blended voices is silenced because the subtle nuances of our differing concerns and dreams are overlooked on purpose. Indifference has infected all levels of the government.
A trickle-down effect is seen on social media. Anyone not seen as like-minded is considered a threat and something sub-human upon which the truly worthy can step. The beatings we dole out, compounded by the slurs so readily found on the tips of our tongues are proof of how much this nation needs to heal.
This country advertises itself as a land where everyone is welcome to add their unique beauty to the melting pot. An us-versus-them mentality is allowed to persist because, in reality, diversity is not embraced as a blessing. Is our homeland destined to meet its end during a civil war fueled by class struggles, racial unrest, religious intolerance, and mask mandates?
May a political system rooted in a culture of mutual abuse be destroyed first. Some will stop singing the blues while others cease feeling red-hot and bothered only if heroes rise to the challenge. Unspeakable acts of inhumanity have been sanctioned by our government throughout this nation’s shameful history, but past wrongs must be forgiven.
Our children want to watch us transform enemies into allies with whom we can agree to disagree. Every life respected and protected, especially during this brutal season when COVID-19 continues to rob our neighbors of loved ones, food, shelter, and places to do honest work.
The 6th of January becomes a day when the brave tap into the power of rebellion, finding themselves on middle ground catching fire. Our boundless energy used to make sure every person sheltering under our flag is offered liberty and justice in this UNITED States of America.
