Don't be put off by this bold statement, but don't dismiss it either. The plans for this country were drawn up by the founding fathers. Our ancestors who came here believed in the promise America offered and found a place where they could be free to pursue their dreams. They built the country. Now it's time to remodel.
Through all kinds of conflicts, including a civil war, we learned and grew. Two World Wars with a Depression in the middle, tested our character and tenacity; and, as a people, we became stronger. The age of convenience followed. Soon, this peace dividend was interrupted by social unrest sparked by the civil rights, women's rights and anti-war movements. Another long period of peace-time prosperity and the tech/information age made everything rosy.
Then, the wheels fell off. The tech bubble burst, terrorist attacks and a financial meltdown occurred. Accept for a brief period of time, when we came together following the 9/11 disaster, the country has been divided and the battle of words is inflammatory.
New Seniors can't fix the nation's problems alone, but we've seen enough to know what worked and what didn't in the 65 years or more that we've been around. We know that the entire country needs to take a deep collective breath before engaging in more mud slinging, character assassinations and never-ending name calling. We cannot debate our current situation and what the future holds if the various sides of the issues are not part of the discussion. In short, we won't get anywhere unless we are inclusive and civil.
Hurt feelings and blind ideology must be put aside if reason is to prevail. Some say there are too many single issue advocates pushing their own agendas. Others blame the lobbyists and their greedy clients. And, there are politicians addicted to power who are willing to do what their party demands rather than what the people need and want.
It all starts when two people talk with each other and find out what they have in common. It's amazing how much common ground can be found when folks have honest discussions. Friends, neighbors, relatives are good to begin with. Telling another about your personal concerns opens the door for them to reciprocate. Once some agreement is reached, the two of you need to go find two more people and repeat the process. Encourage these recruits to do the same thing. And, before long there is a virtual army of people marching on common ground.
The concept of multiplication is simple, but implementing it is not so easy. But, New Seniors are fortunate. There is an online forum where those 65+ have the opportunity to be heard about any subject you believe other New Seniors might be interested in. You can connect in a civil way with the community, by name or anonymously. Get the discussion going, logon now and tell us about what's on your mind. Together we can be the architects of today and help build a better tomorrow for our children and their children too.
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