The word “politics” specifically means: the process by which groups of people make decisions. The Wikipedia generalization was “who gets what, when, why, and how.”
When I think about politics in general, I have a range of emotions wash over me at any given time - depending on the year, what I’ve been watching, listening to, or what may be going on in my life. Politics does affect the here and now, but when I really sit and think about the importance of all these decisions - what it comes down to is… tomorrow. What impact will our decisions have on our children - and their children?
We could easily close our eyes and let things continue on the way they’re going now and most likely we’ll have this planet, this society, this… everything - at least through my lifetime. So why should I care? Why should anyone??
Because we must - we must leave this place better than we found it. We must be able to leave this world knowing our children are safe. We absolutely can’t lead future generations into chaos. They didn’t ask for it - they shouldn’t be given a big mess. Whether or not I agree with the next person on what it takes to fix the mess remains to be seen - I just want this world to be a better place than it is right now.
When you speak of politics, you really aren’t being as specific as countries, political parties or people… Politics is the decision to work towards a better future, together. The past is just history. Those who choose to dwell there forever lose the chance to move forward.
I didn’t need to read any of Kelle’s post to get what she was saying on her blog - the picture said it all in one shot. Having a young daughter has changed so many of my opinions in ways I never thought possible. People who think they know how I would vote based on my personal attitudes and opinions are usually wrong. If you believe I think about my child’s future when I make decisions - you’re right.
When you focus on the future - the spin is all bokeh.
Image courtesy of Kelle, Enjoying the Small Things.
Until next week,
