I agree with Janice that it’s important that we connect with neighbors and know our capacities. Winter comes soon. The end of oil approaches also. And political stability is not what it used to be abroad or here at home. Along with attending to local response, I think we all have a spiritual obligation to be involved in the democratic process and hold government accountable, especially when lives are lost. Where money is used and what decisions are made are all part what saves or destroys lives. If we think government is a large unworkable beast that we can no longer count on, we fed the problem. If we ask representational government to represent us accurately, we not only help ourselves but much of the rest of the world. The lack of truth in any large portion should be a call to all of us to let our people in Washington KNOW what we are thinking. I think reasonable people should expect change NOW. Please don’t let frustration, anger, or spin daunt our love of justice, hope, or seeking. Please mind the Light. Americans have a great responsibility for how American power is used at home and in the world. All this mess- the good people needing help, the hard working crisis staff and volunteers, the corruption and failure of authorities, all this is ours. It must be washed, cleared, and set right. At our best, that is the American way. And no matter how far one leader or another causes us to stray, we can bring it all back on to the path. Waste of life and resources, and theft at the treasury can be and should be corrected. If a president can be impeached for blow jobs in the oval office, then surely loss of life carries some greater forfeit. God help us all to be faithful to ideals rather than parties or individuals.
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