The Front Lines

This is not just another day at the office, you are not having a bad dream, nor is this the twilight or phantom zone and this is certainly not a figment of your imagination... it’s the front lines.  Many of us have been on the front lines for years, without even enlisting in the military or being compensated for all our efforts.  Some of us have become seasoned veterans and have learned what it takes to endure hardships, overcome being under fire and pressure.  We have learned how to dig deep into our souls and consciousness only to recognize that the fight our ancestors were fighting still continues.    

As we continue during this month in the celebration of Black History, let us not forget that many African Americans who were trailblazers and pioneers, made essential contributions to improving America for all.   They had to deal with a lot of prejudice, discrimination, and racism and... Jim Crow laws.  And as if we were not looking, many of the same tactics that were used during their days and times have reemerged through new concepts, policies and procedures.   

In the 1960’s, it’s the War on Poverty, in the 1970’s it’s the War on Drugs and of course we are still fighting wars in politics, social justice, education, housing, voting rights, women rights, children rights and for quality health care.  Let’s not forget to count the number of military wars that continue to be fought overseas in dozens of countries.  In the view of some people, many of these wars should be over, have been too costly and that the real enemy is that the American people have become too depend on support from the federal government. 

However, we call all agree, that we have a lot on our hands and to keep up with what is going on is hard and at times overwhelming.  But to be real about it, if you are really concern about the welfare of the nation, you have to be engaged and enlisted in these wars on the home front, there is no way in which to escape any of them.  These issues affect each of us and impact our lives every day, for at the end of the day and when all is said and done, we are paying for each war and the price tag continues to grow.  So, I say, put on a social helmet, get up to speed  with what is going on, step out of your comfort zone, and find someone else who has already joined the fight... more people are needed... we have a spot just for you.  What do you think?