A New White In America
Over the past several years Americans have become more and more divided; split by political parties that have become vitriolic and hateful.
Looking back, I have noticed that this is more prevalent in our history when there is strife in the heartland.
Economic woes, joblessness; all the events that are in the face of the people and affect their daily lives rivets their attention to the elected officials.
We need someone to blame when we feel helpless.
Americans don't accept the defeat of helplessness easily.
It violates the basis of our DNA; that of being strong, independent and fearless, much like the eagle that represent us.
A large part of the population can't really tell you what their party represents; they just know their party affiliation.
As emotions have become increasingly intense, we no longer even hear what the representatives of other parties say, nor do we know what they stand for.
Newscasters begin the story with Senator _____, a Democrat or Republican, from Ohio, Florida or whatever state they represent.
We mentally tune them out the minute we hear the 'wrong' party identification.
Many actually change the TV channel or radio station.
It is in our faces daily; every time the news is on the air we are treated to a reminder of the party each represents.
And the great divide grows wider and wider.
Ceremonies are important in America.
They signify the importance of events.
We begin with baptisms for our babies, birthdays, graduations, weddings, retirement parties and funerals.
The ceremony imprints the event in our memories, where they remain forever.
Wouldn't it be a wonderful change if every elected official stood at the swearing in ceremony wearing a cape of the color of their party and traded it for a white one; one that signifies pure intent and no party affiliation? It would become a stark reminder of solemnity of their vow to represent all the people, regardless of how their vote was cast.
The solemnity of the ceremony would remain with them forever.
The ceremony goes beyond a promise, it is a vow.
They would no longer be identified as Senator or Congressman _____, a Democrat or Republican; but rather Senator or Congressman ______, of Ohio or Florida or whatever state they represent.
And it would no longer be acceptable for newscasters to add the political party when they identify them.
We could now forget their party affiliation and listen to their words, judge their actions and make an informed decision about the people who are in service to our nation; about the job they are doing and the merit of their ideas.
To the elected officials; let your election campaign managers talk to the people about your party affiliation; we want you to spend your time doing the job you promised to do; we'll judge you on your own merits and what you have stood for, what you accomplished while you had the opportunity.
We want a service warranty when you take the job.
One that says if something is broken, you will make every effort to fix it.
We're looking for a warranty that ensures someone will listen when the noise of our voices are heard, pays attention and then investigates why the noise is there...
and attempts to fix it.
We expect you to know when something is beyond your experience and then to seek out the people who are better trained to fix the problem; disregarding an invisible isle that we can't see.
We expect our warranty to be worth the cost.
It's a good time to discard the worn out denigrating political jokes and demand integrity and honor from those who took a solemn vow to do an important job; and to treat these representatives with the respect they have earned.
Let's bring the white back into American politics; the white that stands for purity; pure intent and a promise to stand for all the people, all the time.
Our nation, that leads the free world, is expected to stand taller, be better and try harder.
It defines who Americans are; and you define our public image.
We do expect a lot, it's why you were chosen for the job.
At the foundation of every vote cast in America stands a citizen that took their duties seriously; someone that wants to be counted, not just as a vote, but as an individual with principals who believes in you and is willing to trust you.
Don't let us down.
Looking back, I have noticed that this is more prevalent in our history when there is strife in the heartland.
Economic woes, joblessness; all the events that are in the face of the people and affect their daily lives rivets their attention to the elected officials.
We need someone to blame when we feel helpless.
Americans don't accept the defeat of helplessness easily.
It violates the basis of our DNA; that of being strong, independent and fearless, much like the eagle that represent us.
A large part of the population can't really tell you what their party represents; they just know their party affiliation.
As emotions have become increasingly intense, we no longer even hear what the representatives of other parties say, nor do we know what they stand for.
Newscasters begin the story with Senator _____, a Democrat or Republican, from Ohio, Florida or whatever state they represent.
We mentally tune them out the minute we hear the 'wrong' party identification.
Many actually change the TV channel or radio station.
It is in our faces daily; every time the news is on the air we are treated to a reminder of the party each represents.
And the great divide grows wider and wider.
Ceremonies are important in America.
They signify the importance of events.
We begin with baptisms for our babies, birthdays, graduations, weddings, retirement parties and funerals.
The ceremony imprints the event in our memories, where they remain forever.
Wouldn't it be a wonderful change if every elected official stood at the swearing in ceremony wearing a cape of the color of their party and traded it for a white one; one that signifies pure intent and no party affiliation? It would become a stark reminder of solemnity of their vow to represent all the people, regardless of how their vote was cast.
The solemnity of the ceremony would remain with them forever.
The ceremony goes beyond a promise, it is a vow.
They would no longer be identified as Senator or Congressman _____, a Democrat or Republican; but rather Senator or Congressman ______, of Ohio or Florida or whatever state they represent.
And it would no longer be acceptable for newscasters to add the political party when they identify them.
We could now forget their party affiliation and listen to their words, judge their actions and make an informed decision about the people who are in service to our nation; about the job they are doing and the merit of their ideas.
To the elected officials; let your election campaign managers talk to the people about your party affiliation; we want you to spend your time doing the job you promised to do; we'll judge you on your own merits and what you have stood for, what you accomplished while you had the opportunity.
We want a service warranty when you take the job.
One that says if something is broken, you will make every effort to fix it.
We're looking for a warranty that ensures someone will listen when the noise of our voices are heard, pays attention and then investigates why the noise is there...
and attempts to fix it.
We expect you to know when something is beyond your experience and then to seek out the people who are better trained to fix the problem; disregarding an invisible isle that we can't see.
We expect our warranty to be worth the cost.
It's a good time to discard the worn out denigrating political jokes and demand integrity and honor from those who took a solemn vow to do an important job; and to treat these representatives with the respect they have earned.
Let's bring the white back into American politics; the white that stands for purity; pure intent and a promise to stand for all the people, all the time.
Our nation, that leads the free world, is expected to stand taller, be better and try harder.
It defines who Americans are; and you define our public image.
We do expect a lot, it's why you were chosen for the job.
At the foundation of every vote cast in America stands a citizen that took their duties seriously; someone that wants to be counted, not just as a vote, but as an individual with principals who believes in you and is willing to trust you.
Don't let us down.
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