beyond buffalo

It would be really nice for the public (and even private) conversations taking place in the US these days regarding a wide variety of topics be put on hold until such a time that people can realize that yelling, shouting, stomping your feet and carrying the threat of death (i.e. weapons) are not the correct way approach to a problem.

Once again, I am completely and utterly ashamed of my country. Once again, this shame is brought on by the predominantly Republican side of the political discussion. The last time I felt this level of shame was right before we invaded a sovereign country. Much like last time, it was the loudest voices being heard. It wasn’t the millions of people around the globe and here at home begging for more time to come up with a real solution. BEGGING to let cooler heads prevail.

Once again, we find ourselves in this very public shouting match… err… one side is shouting. Shouting and threatening and throwing around images and words that have NO PLACE in this discussion. Once again I fear those who shout the loudest will win.

I dream of the time when people with differing views can put the differences aside, sit down over a beer or a latte and have a discussion. I dream of the time when people make the energy to listen to the opposing views and ideas. True compromise can actually be beneficial when both views work towards a solution.

But this can’t happen until we put down the guns, stop the shouting, take a step back, read the proposals of both sides and finally roll up our sleeves and put something in place that works for ALL Americans, not just the Health Insurance CEOs.