Think About It

Is unity possible in our nation at this time?   Well, I guess that depends upon what we mean by unity.   Will we all think alike on issues?   The answer to that is a resounding “No”.   Our nation is such a diverse place with different people that very few of us will see eye-to-eye on many things, much less most things.   However, unity does not mean uniformity.   One of the neat things about the American experiment is that we have the independence to see things differently and the freedom to express our opinions openly.   Additionally, the inherent checks and balances set forth by our forefathers not only allowed for differences, it embraced a diverse way of looking at things.   In an odd way, this helps us to be more well-rounded.   While I like things done my way, that doesn’t mean that my way is always the best way.     Over the next couple of days, there will be a lot of discussion about different ways of seeing things.   Folks, rather than seeing this as a weakness in the 21 st