In the 60s, we boomers marched on Washington for racial equality and got laws passed that made a difference.
We protested the Vietnam war and forced a corrupt President to finally end it. We rallied against nuclear weapons and in favor of environmental protection with some success, but not enough.
Through the decades,
we promoted justice for all and welcomed more diversity and equality
into our American life. Women gained rights and their voice. LGBT
people came out of the closet, married and had families.
Lest we forget, progress has been made in spite of the bleakness covering us these days. It's easy to loose perspective and hope.
But look - positive social change is coming forward in the "Marching" of a new generation.
Lest we forget, progress has been made in spite of the bleakness covering us these days. It's easy to loose perspective and hope.
But look - positive social change is coming forward in the "Marching" of a new generation.
Last Saturday, The
March For Our Lives packed Pennsylvania Avenue from the US Capital
towards the White House.
More than 200,000 and maybe as many as 500,000 people filled the broad Avenue and spilled into the side streets. It was standing room only - shoulder to shoulder.
Voices were raised as one...
Stop gun violence.
Protect our kids.
Enough is enough.
Ban assault weapons now.
Thoughts and prayers don't cut it.
More than 200,000 and maybe as many as 500,000 people filled the broad Avenue and spilled into the side streets. It was standing room only - shoulder to shoulder.
Stop gun violence.
Protect our kids.
Enough is enough.
Ban assault weapons now.
Thoughts and prayers don't cut it.
And my favorite ones...
I like gum not guns.
Arms are for hugging
Not for killing
As I scanned the crowd, I realized that the young really turned out.
Mothers and fathers pushed strollers and carried their little one.
Elementary school groups snaked through the crowd holding hands.
High school friends were serious. When asked why they came, two said to me, "Cause we're afraid."
I like gum not guns.
Arms are for hugging
Not for killing
Mothers and fathers pushed strollers and carried their little one.
Elementary school groups snaked through the crowd holding hands.
High school friends were serious. When asked why they came, two said to me, "Cause we're afraid."
They greatly outnumbered us Baby Boomers.
I think leadership for positive social change is being passed forward. New leaders. New energy.
I see groups of
Millennials in bright neon yellow vests. They're registering people
to vote. These young adults are so savvy. They know how to use
technology, build inclusive coalitions and engage Americans to become
more active citizens.
A new mantra is
entering awareness.
R...E...V...Register, Educate and Vote.
Beware. Those in Congress who have been bought-off by NRA money will be exposed and voted out.
R...E...V...Register, Educate and Vote.
Beware. Those in Congress who have been bought-off by NRA money will be exposed and voted out.
As they say, the
youth are WOKE (Define) . And now us older folks can stay WOKE too.
We can amplify their voices with our own.
seeking more justice and kindness...
cherishing all of life and creation.
And let's follow the leadership of our youth by finally getting those rapid fire assault weapons out of our communities. Enough...
