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“We’ve tried sanity for a long time, and it hasn’t worked. Why not try crazy?”
That was a sentiment expressed a few years ago, as presidential administrations changed.
Given the enhanced polarization that produced, do you think “crazy” is working?
Politics never used to ruin family relationships. It never used to ruin friendships.
Today, by many accounts, it has done both.
If’ you’ve experienced lost friendships and family relationships, do you think “crazy” is working?
We never saw people in high places dehumanize others, regardless of their inner personal opinions. Now, we see people in high places advocating violence against those who disagree with them.
If’ you’ve witnessed that, do you think “crazy” is working?
If you’ve seen prices for goods and services rise, making your life more difficult, while those who are already well off receive even better treatment financially, do you think “crazy” is working?
If you’ve seen someone start a war, and now finding few ways to get out of it, do you still think “crazy” is working?
It must be said that before “crazy,” not everyone got to where he or she wanted. No system gives everyone everything.
There was always government overreach, the rich always seemed to get richer etc. But at least those in power talked about real fairness.
To be sure, real fairness for everyone at all times may be impossible to achieve. But, before “crazy,” we had a sense that people in power, for the most part, had their hearts in the right place.
We saw people win and lose elections with some degree of decorum and grace. The loser always congratulated the winner.
Since “crazy,” that’s not always the case.
Do you want your children to grow up under “crazy?”
What could they learn as they observe not only the behavior of those in power, but also the response from their parents to “crazy?”
What do your children learn when they see adult relationships and friendships dissolve over “crazy?”
Does it make them want to establish good relationships in social, family, work and worship settings?
There is much to think about here, and very little time to think about it.
You may be wise the next time you vote – if you are eligible, PLEASE VOTE – you may not want to choose “crazy.”
Instead, you may want to choose those candidates who will stand in the way of “crazy.”
You may want to choose candidates who will undo all the “crazy.”
If you still think “crazy” is working, talk to as many others as possible to see whether they agree with you.
Peter