The two party political conventions of 2012 are now in the rear view mirror; the only thing remaining is a history book entry noting that the United States people stayed with #44 or elected #45. Both political camps maintain that this year's election will shape our history far longer than it surely will. I suspect many campaign cries from decades past fervently shouted those same warning words.
No doubt our elected officials give thumbs up or down to many advanced ideas as the issues of our nation beg for answers. There is a growing disconnect of power and goodness in political leaders to ensure the best direction for a public they pretend to serve. Too often those leaders become caught in the cross hairs of granting expected favors, serving a donor's interest or real fears of losing their re-election bid. The ways to express and pursue greed have become huge. In this land of the free and home of the brave the best of intentions can be distorted or consumed by power.
I liken our political leadership responsibilities to the umpire-referees of the athletic contest. Teams gather in competition and seek impartial management of the affair. It is not the purpose of the officials to win anything or necessarily be noticed; they are there to ensure governing rules and a level field, which will render an outcome wrapped in integrity.
I umpired high school and NCAA baseball games for eleven years. When I walked onto a baseball diamond, I wished to be recognized by coaches and athletes ONLY as that official who will give his best effort to 'get-it-right' thus allowing competitors to relax and execute talents, skills and energies to render a virtuous life-experience outcome.
I say to those who make proclamations: Don't tell me; show me!
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