I have great concern for my grandchildren and great grandchildren against the political and social backdrop in this beloved America. The growing intolerance for one another in our land of free is picking up momentum.
The relationship between law enforcement and many Americans becomes more frayed each day especially in our cities. The very stability of America's democracy grows weaker and more suspect daily. The finger-pointing ugly political discourse ignores leadership responsibility and instead nullifies our better angels.
Seemingly there was a backlash to the election of America's first black man, Barrack Obama as this nation with the help of Russian interference, elected Donald Trump who offered angry rhetoric, ugly bullying and unmasked prejudices toward all ethnicities. Trump's voice gave revitalized energies to hate groups, i.e., White Nationalist and the KKK. That comment is not arguable.
The scars of America's only previous civil war was exposed when many Southerners recently fought back against the removal of Confederate statues and the Confederate flags from public places. This only suggests that the unresolved issues of race-relations lie beneath America's thin social skin.
Many will dismiss this writer's notion that another civil war looms in America's future. Those folks have that head-in-the-sand embracing naivety. Their unsophisticated thinking and lack of wisdom along with poor judgment gives even greater for concern.
In the year 2045, America's racial population percentages will have shifted and 'white' people will be in the racial minority for only the second time since the Pilgrims met the Native American Indians. This will occur at a time when America's citizenry is equipped with more military assault weapons than ever and an unfortunate sick itch to pull triggers.
Obviously, my journey will have ended long before the aforementioned happens. Meanwhile, I shall continue to petition my Lord in prayer to bring our country back to that pride in our melting pot of, which we once boasted and the Christian love we proclaim.
Perhaps this nation just needs calmness and a drop of love from each.
(Touch)One Drop of Love
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