However, on the other
hand there have been days in which our hearts have been sadden by so many
underling issues that continue to go
unaddressed because of political posturing and indifference. This includes more families living in
poverty, lack of job training, underemployment, high incarceration rates among people
of color, increased crime, escalation in gun violence, limits on immigration and
drug use. The entire list of issues that
need addressing is alarming and are all worthy of more attention.
It will be
interesting to see where 2014 ranks among other years in the 21st
Century. Will it be a year measured by what
was gained, accomplishments, loses or by what we continued to avoid? Only time will tell. What I can say about this year is that it has
been quite a journey of unbelievable highs and lows. From economic growth and advances in science
and industry to the spread of worldwide terrorism, new diseases, the use of
deadly force by law enforcement of unarmed people, increased public protests, political
unrest, expanding wealth gap, and the search for a meaningful dialog about race
in America. This year has been some ride
of raw emotions, critical thinking, and flashbacks with historical
footnotes.
But as this holiday
season draws to an end, it’s my hope that each of us wish for better days, change
of hearts, sober thinking and true peace in our neighborhoods, cities, and nation
and around the world. It will take all
of us to make a difference in the upcoming New Year so that the mistakes of
2014 are not repeated and more progress can be made on all fronts. No Christmas season is complete unless we
take the time to remember those who are less fortunate and find ways to become engaged
in making life better for all. We truly live
in a land of opportunity and blessings.
What do you think?
Dr. Andrew Calhoun,
can be contacted at andrewiiicalhoun@gmail.com, Twitter #AC53, and Facebook. You
can hear Dr. Calhoun each Sunday at Grace Fellowship Church, 3879 N. Port
Washington Rd. Milwaukee 414-265-5546.
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