The solutions to make society better
It has been debated how the Chinese communist government dictates to its people.
True, they do have more rights than in the past, but their freedom is restricted and governed like an "iron fist" in a large cage.
Ironically, our government is supporting freedoms not on our home turf, but elsewhere in the world. Who suffers by this bureaucratic blunder and irresponsible spending? Americans do! Particularly in the inner cities.
Take Chicago, for example. Massive financial deficits are rampant, from cutbacks planned for basic services, medical, transportation and education. Just to touch the surface, the murder rate is simply unacceptable.
The governor offered National Guard assistance and was turned down. Cameras are more prevalent but safety is no closer to being attainable. In fact, the opposite has taken place.
What is the solution to making our society more righteous and unprejudiced? Do you resolve the immigration conflict? Do you make our prison system more accountable for convict rehabilitation? Do you even the financial distribution in school districts? Do you arm or unarm the average citizen?
Myriad choices are apparent yet a priority ranking is an arduous task. So as we ponder and muddle and legislate, going nowhere but down, here's what I know: Our citizens, our planet, our very future is being staunchly challenged.
We all have the capability and the responsibility to right the course of history. Respect for ourselves will lead to respect for others. It sounds simple. It just isn't.
Think about this though: In the '20s, people never thought Al Capone's reign would end. In the '40s, people never imagined Pearl Harbor or the terror of Hitler. In the '60s, equal rights became a real dream and man went to the moon. In the '70s, the weaker sex was weaker no more. In the '80s, the wall dividing East and West came tumbling down. Even this decade has brought smoking dangers to dissipation. What were those odds?
I believe viable solutions are present, maybe slightly camouflaged, and maybe slow to engage but will definitely prevail. I only pray that it will be expeditious for all our families and society.
Randy F. Gollay
Buffalo Grove