‘Status quo’ politics just divide us

Who could have possibly imagined back in the fall of 2001 that on the day we finally got Bin Laden our nation would be unable to unite in the undeniable human emotion of vengeance and feel some joy and closure over getting him. Rather than all being proud of our president and our military, particular kudos to Navy Seal Team 6 of course, we remain divided and bickering along partisan lines.

A century and a half ago, we spilled blood as the “blue” and the “gray.” Now we are divided as the “blue” and the “red” states; and although there is no civil war, no bloodshed, it appears to me our political system is becoming the casualty of this conflict. While we in-fight even during what should be a time of national unity supporting a long-awaited victory, I can only sigh and think of our two parties in Congress that are just fine with the status quo.

Time to ask ourselves: Are we?

Dean Fales

Lake Zurich