Gloating Over Shared Troubles

Shocking that the Attorney General of the State of New York resigns over accusations of sexual abuse. A support of the #MeToo movement, as well. Sad. Not proven guilty yet, but then, four women have come forward; all had consensual sex with the man; none consented for the violence, however. And that’s the point.

Trump and his supports are reveling in this. They ought not to. Here’s why.

Democrats – at least those not professing to be conservatives and social prigs – at least admit to their derelictions and resign from their positions. Al Franken for one. Other’s as well. The real question, is why not trump? You see, the similar allegations have been made against him as well as other derelictions of personal taste in the sexual practices department. He shrugs it off. Says it is false. Prove it. And moves on. Bully role again and again. He does what he wants without considering the consequences. And his supporters applaud this.

The difference between the two parties appears clearer with the passing days. No one claimed democrats are purer than republicans. But democrats at least speak up for the Every Woman and Every Man. This is our national community we are partners with. We own this society for good or for ill. Either we stand up for what’s right, or the wrong will suffocate us all regardless of guilt.

No political party has all the answers. No political party causes all the problems. Neither does the nation and its culture belong to one party. It belongs to all of us and we need to take responsibility for that fact.

What I believe and what you believe may be different; but we have to accept that dichotomy and live our lives just the same. You have no right to squash me and my beliefs; same for me; I don’t have those rights, either.

So, with those ground rules starkly stated, what do we do? Do we continue to scream at each other and toss negative shade on the others? Or do we act politely and cooperate with one another. That’s the basis of peace. Not forgetting or giving in; but coexisting. Peacefully. With our minds and brains intact. Still free in our country to think, act and be what we think is best. All the while we do not reach out to silence or harm those who do not agree with us.

Speak civilly with one another. Seek common grounds upon which we agree. Work together on common issues that need our cooperation. And collaboration. This will not be easy. But it should not be ignored, either. There is much work to do and we all share the tasks. Work with those you are comfortable with; avoid those you dislike. Allow others to deal with tougher issues. Maybe they can get something done.

While trump supporters revel in shared dirt of mankind, better they consider what they can do to clean up their own backyard while they have the opportunity. They may find themselves on the other end of the reveling one day. Not a nice prospect, but natural, don’t you know?

May 9, 2018