For many, it seems that these last few years have been perhaps the most polarizing and divisive period in recent times. Although there have always been partisan politics, in most cases, the ones we choose to serve and represent us and the nation, focused on finding a common good, through some kind of meeting of minds. However, the current climate, in our politicians, and in much of the public, is one of opposition and seems to emphasize a particular agenda, personal / political, and / or, real and / or perceived self-interest! The number of hate crimes has increased and so has the violence! Even when it comes to matters / issues, which one might hope would unify us, this divisive behavior continues! How will the United States escape and recover from this national nightmare? With that in mind, this article will briefly attempt to consider, review, review, and discuss a necessary 6-step action plan, if we hope so.
1. Unify, rather than polarize: Although, there will never be unanimous agreement, something is wrong, when public opinion polls, and polls, indicate, the vast majority of Americans, seek, a particular policy, political leaders continue, emphasizing, partisan politics, However! If it seems to you that very little has been accomplished to address what is most needed and should be a priority, you are not alone and largely correct! We need to demand that those we elect serve and represent us, prioritize, unify, instead of using their rhetoric and making empty promises, which tend to polarize.
2. Protect all constitutional guarantees: Perhaps the Amendment, most of the time we hear people, complaining, is the component of the Second Amendment, which these people often claim and / or believe provides unlimited gun rights. However, what this actually says is, The right to bear arms, which appears to have been an attempt by our Founding Fathers to allow state militias to protect their states. Shouldn’t public safety overshadow that concept? Isn’t it interesting, in many cases, that the same individuals who cling to the 2nd Amendment often fail to comply with other people’s 1st Amendment? To become less polarizing, we must emphasize the importance of honoring all constitutional guarantees, and not, simply, the selective ones!
3. Prioritize public health and safety: When, a nation, which is considered the most developed and advanced, since our population represents around 4.5% of the world total, should not our results and damages, of this horrible pandemic, have created data that, in some way,, aligned, with that number. Instead, the United States has experienced approximately 25% of the world’s cases and approximately 20% of deaths. While we all would like the open economy again and a greater sense of normal life, unless / until public health and safety become top priorities, something is wrong!
Four. Restore confidence in our electoral system: President Trump, successfully, convinced, many of his main supporters, our electoral system, was manipulated by the call, Deep state! Although every analysis, whether by the courts, analysts, investigations, etc., affirmed that our elections are fair and honest, we must seek to convince more Americans to feel confident, they are!
5. Hold Elected Officials Accountable !: Not only must we hold our elected officials accountable, we must clearly demonstrate that no one is above the law and, rather, these individuals must be held to higher standards in terms of ethics and integrity, etc. !
6. Best fact finding: Often, we observe, more false than true facts, when those who execute, announce and make specific claims, etc. We must create a better, comprehensive and fairer fact finding system!
If we want to emerge from this national nightmare, as a proud, united and relevant country, we must insist on following these steps, and more! Will you be a more conscientious citizen, voter and citizen?