Saturday, December 11, 2004

Holiday Observations

As we enter into the Holidays, I often think how we have become less tolerant of others. Or is it that others are less tolerant of us? It seems that the middle class, those upon who's shoulders the government and society depend, are expected to be the ones to make concessions, to accept compromises, to be tolerant of other customs and beliefs. But when it comes to our customs, our beliefs, if they offend a minute minority who are intolerant of us and what happens? We need to stop what we have done for generations. Why can't those who are offended attempt to show a little acceptance and understanding of us,just as the majority are demanded to give to them?

The thought of a Nativity Scene on the Court House steps when it was once expected is now unimaginable.

The expression "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is now being attacked as being offensive.

What is going on and how did we get here?

I doubt it has come upon us via the legislative process, since the politicians would never visibly support such an attack on middle class values. No it is more insidious than that, it has come from the bureaucrats and the judges, the hidden force which controls our daily activities. They are empowered by the laws enacted by the legislature but unintended consequences have emerged. They have the power to push their agendas and force us to accept them.

When will we awake and take back our society? When will the pendulum swing back toward the center?