With all that’s going on as the elections approach in November, opinions are rampant. I have been giving mine here for some time, but know that I have little influence on anyone, yet still attempt to express a way of looking at things.
For instance, let me say, I am not opposed to mining – all the materials the Earth has needed so far, it has provided along with the ingenuity of mankind. I just wish the kind proposed locally could be done where it won’t affect the other resource we humans require – water. Here are where opinions come into play.
Some still aren’t thrilled about the restrictions the BWCAW has imposed. Personally, I appreciate that an area of the world was set aside for its natural wonders, still useable by people, yet not in the way others would prefer. Again, differing opinions.
Then there is the political situation. We have a two-party system, basically a way to give folks a choice as to who should lead decision-making for the people. I just hope those selected are sincere in their desire to serve our best interests. The right is suggesting some things lately that are frightening and self-serving. Here again are different leanings from both sides.
The world has gone through a major pandemic. Although the number of dead is great, and COVID remains a real threat, some say it wasn’t real. Just as some say the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol didn’t happen.
Some have said the Holocaust wasn’t real. I don’t know how those piles of dead bodies at Auschwitz can be denied away nor the violators of the Capitol building searching for Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Pence.
Denial seems to be an answer for some. The world is heavy with inhabitants. It is heavy with issues.
We cannot deny these away. They need to be faced and dealt with. Attempting to lead such an effort requires honesty and a big touch of heart. As a people we can no longer pretend our troubles away. Will this fragile world survive for future generations? The Dark Ages were real.
Cecilia Rolando
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