by Cynthia Stotz-Capelle, Hamilton
How many lies need to be told
How many rules of law need to be broken
How many lives will be taken
How many commandments will be broken
How many times will common sense be overlooked
How many selfish deeds will it take to make one happy
How many dollars, millions, or billions will it take to satisfy oneself
How many times will it take for us ALL to realize the above statements are mankind’s destruction.
How long will it take for us to have empathy again
How long will it take for us to have common sense again
How long will it take for us to have dignity, honor, respect, and common compassion for mankind again
What is it going to take for many of us to realize we must not let History repeat itself.
We are a nation of honor, respect, dignity and common sense.
Let us be a nation we want to be.
RESPECT: appreciation – honor – show consideration – admiration – value
HONOR: faithfulness – decency – honesty – uprightness – nobleness of mind
DIGNITY: proud demeanor – dignified behavior – respectful deportment
SELFISHNESS: self-seeking – Self concerned – greedy – uncharitable – mean
REALITY: natural – real – truthful – genuine – true to life – precise
PRIDE: satisfaction – comfort – gratification
RELIGION: belief in God – faith – devotion – worship
You may say to yourself, I know the meaning of these words. I do NOT need or require to be told the meaning of these words. Although these words may have many meanings the basic fact is they are indeed pertinent for the times.
Let us be a nation we want to be. RESPECT for all, HONOR our fellow man, Have DIGNITY and be self-assured. Take PRIDE in our decisions as an American knowing that one will consider ALL, whatever color, nationality or creed, we may be. Let us be a nation without SELFISHNESS and greed. Cherish and value the majestic power, nobleness, decency, pride, honor, respect and with dignity that is this nation’s most valid characteristics.
Let us move forward in our thought process. The REALITY is for us to be and take pride in our decision making that we are honoring our fellowman no matter who, what, where, or when.
Roger Mitchell says
Every single nation that ever was, is, or will be is made up of individuals. Every single community. Every single church. Every single organization which consists of more than one person.
“Let us be a nation we want to be.”
Before we can be a nation we want to be, we must be individual. If the individual base is corrupt, evil, and sinful, the nation will be. It is that simple. If you want a nation which has respect, dignity, self-assurance, pride, and selflessness, then you MUST be that yourself. If you are not that, then you cannot expect that your nation will be.
How much more plain does this have to be?
Running Elk says
Spot on Roger