by Kerry Hunt, Florence
The current administration has thus far been consumed with creating chaos, a state of utter confusion, a state of things in which chance is supreme. Disarray, disorder, free-for-all, havoc, and shambles are all bearing witness to the nightmare unfolding before our eyes. This is what the people of this country have received from this new administration. They believe that they can fire people from important positions as well as eliminate agencies that have supported every community in this country.
Marginalizing powerless groups or communities will not lead the U.S. to prosperity. No one is safe until everyone is safe. No one can be secure until everyone is secure. We can no longer prioritize one population of citizens at the expense of the majority of the remaining citizens. Prosperity is not measured by the amount of very wealthy people in this country. Prosperity goes beyond material pleasures. Prosperity transcends material concerns and resides in the quality of our lives and in the health and happiness of our families. Prosperity is present in the strength of our relationships and our trust in community evidenced by our satisfaction at work. Prosperity lives in our shared meaning and purpose and hangs on our potential to participate fully in the life of our society.
Until we fully accept and implement these principles the U.S. will not be able to put the chaos behind us and achieve real prosperity for everyone.