Volume 12 , Issue 12

A Legacy of Civil Rights For ALL

What kind of Country are we? What kind of Country will we be? That was the question asked Sunday night in Washington DC.

What kind of Country and Nation are we ? that we allow deplorable, disgraceful, disrespectful, disgusting and derogatory statements like what happened this Saturday, March 20, 2010, with certain members of Congress being called the "N" and "F" names and being spat upon by protesters.

I truly thought we as Americans were above that kind of derogatory treatment. I know I am taking a chance, but sometimes you need to take a chance and stand up! This is something I feel strongly -- something that I feel needs to be said against those who spur, play upon the hatred, fear of others. This may offend some out there and that is not my intent, at all. I am merely stating and standing up for what I believe. I expect and respect others to do the same. You may leave your civil comments below!

I have a few questions for us ALL! Why is it we are still struggling with hatred, fear for those different in appearances and beliefs than ourselves? How long will this continue? Will we continue to let the red-neck mentality control the fear, hatred in our lives? By the way ? Who fuels the hatred of these Red-neckers? Will the Right-wingers screw up our Country's Unity?

As I see it ? You only have to look as far as Murdock's Fox News, Limbaugh, Beck, Cheney, Palin and the Right-extremists. Isn't it about time for the REAL, decent Republicans to take back their party from the Right-extremists who spur on these hate, fear-mongers whose talking points are built on lies, fear and hatred?

The racism and sexism shown by this Saturday's protesters in Washington DC was sick disporable, disgusting and an embarrassment to ALL Americans. Those responsible should be ashamed of themselves, and I hope they are not representative of the majority of those engaged in this important social debate. It is pure ignorance on their part. I would like to believe we had ALL grown over the last four decades or so when it comes to our "Legacy of Civil Rights for ALL."

It is truly discouraging to be reminded that we, as a civilization, have not learned the fundamentals of our own preached moral ethics. I do not consider myself naive, or ignorant, but it mortifies me to know that my fellow caucasian Americans can willfully and publicly abuse a fellow human being, based on something that cannot nor should not change. If that is all there is left of one's intellect, we have surely arrived at the doorstep of pathetic!

As they say, "Variety is the spice of life." I believe human beings are no exception to this cliche. Maybe if we shared a bit of kindness and respect, people from our own and other parts of the world would see this, a few less guns would get fired.

I, for one, am so sorry that some good people had to suffer the emotional aftershocks of discriminatory, derogatory comments, especially the "N" and "F" names and being spat at.

I believe Health care in the United States of America has NOTHING to do with what these protesters had on their agenda!

It is in a few words ? Disgusting! Deplorable! Disrepectful! Perhaps those Right-wing red-neckers should clean up their own back yard before they climb the fence to insult those with beliefs, appearances different from themselves! AND ? It's my guess that the name callers, finger pointers would be kept busy for some time to come if they did just that!

An educated person made the following comment on a CNN Blog Sunday, March 21, 2010, that I believe rings quite true, "This just tends to show the true colors, bigotry, of many individuals ? presumably some Republicans.

"Most of the major positive changes in history were pushed and passed by many of the ideals represented in the Democratic party with similar resistance. Ironically, most of these changes came after numerous do-nothing administrations controlled by Republican ideals. FDR and Lincoln come to mind ? ironically Lincoln represented the Republican party (radicals as they were) which embodied the current Democratic ideals.

"The obstructionists have demonstrated a policy of tax cuts for the wealthy (which is the same as spending) and put their heads in the sand on healthcare. They point the finger when their opposition comes in to clean up the mess ? a consistent historical pattern of the political blame game.

"Contrary to the typical Republican rhetoric of ?having this shoved down our throat? there is a great deal of the populous that wants and needs this ? and they are not necessarily social welfare parasites. The majority of businesses can not afford or refuse to provide health insurance and that has only been getting worse. How many employees or contractors have seen health insurance situation improve in the last two decades?"

As I see it ? It appears that the right-wing political faction has created a reputation as closed minded, belligerent and it shows their ignorance. They are so caught up in their material lives that they dilute themselves from the real one.

What is worse is that their leadership not only teaches them and encourages them, but they participate by fueling the hatred and deceit. You do not have to look far to see who those leaders are who spur on and feed the Right-wing radicals (i.e. Beck, Limbaugh, Palin, Cheney, Buchanan, Gingrich and Murdock's Fox News). When will American citizens stand up against the fear mongers and say, ?Enough is Enough!??

I firmly support the President in reforming Healthcare and regulating the Insurance industry. I supported the Public Option. For over four decades and maybe more we have made enough concessions to these greedy right-wing extremists who have made no concessions and still vote ?NO? on everything as the other side tries to clean up their mess.

I would like to believe we have ALL grown over the last four decades when it comes to our "Legacy of Civil Rights for ALL. "Healthcare is not only a Civil Right, but a moral issue! What kind of Nation are we? What kind of Nation would turn their back on the rights for affordable healthcare for ALL? This Historic Sunday, March 21, 2010, is for the Honorable Senator Teddy Kennedy, wherever he is now, who fought hard for the civil rights of healthcare for all!
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