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Sea Change
Long before anyone ever heard of immigration reform, back when Asians were reviled by a portion of the dominant social group in the United States, one person challenged the immigration system. His name was Won Kim Ark. Never could he have imagined the “sea change” that the U S is now undergoing in immigration and so many other areas. More focus, discussion, and efforts are not just in the area of immigration, but in all areas of equality and justice. A series of events, some of them ugly, sad, and even tragic, has sparked an important discourse. Some believe a revolution is at hand. And those of us living now are witnesses to it all. But which ones will be willing and active participants in positive change?What it takes
What it takes to see ourselves through this period as agents of change is resolve, grit, determination, vision, humility, purpose, and understanding. There are things those of who are acting and will act must do so responsibly to affect change. But there are instances where everything that could be done by agents of change on a particular issue has been done. When we have served one another and our communities and country in a spirit of love and commitment to our common interests and goodness, we must simply “stand”; Not aside, not down, not back, but stand. And allow the momentum of our effort and kindness and concern for each other to work its magic. For this change to come full circle what we need to there is: Eliminate tyranny and bullying as the basis for power. End discrimination of every kind in our lifetime. Distribute wealth and access and resources. Stop greed. Change the criminal justice systems, laws, and courts. Replace the policies, systems, and construct(s) of inequality. Expose and end White Privilege and all concepts that divide. Ensure that elected officials are accountable and transparent. Change law enforcement and all power and authority models. Respect other cultures; Their language, customs, icons, cinema, literature, traditions, and roles models are their own.
Why now?
Why now? There are many possibilities known and unknown that could be factors or the driving force(s) behind the changes the nation and the world is undergoing. People are becoming awakened by the acts and behaviors and events that are happening in the U S and worldwide. Every civilization in history has known times like these, and perhaps, maybe it is just time. History is fraught with “before” and “after” moments in time and place. But so many things have aligned, both repugnant and beautiful, that has become the collective force that is pulling all of us along to a destination to be determined,Violence must end
The aggression and violence that people have been expressing, and experiencing both under the color of authority and as private citizens undermines the good work being done, stalls progress, and fosters more pain, suffering, regret, fear and distrust and mistrust. The conditions that perpetuate the endemic circumstances that causes gangs and gang violence, the desire to medicate by using drugs, the need for commerce by any means necessary, and the lack of resources and access that create ghetto conditions and the frustration, projection, contempt, confusion, and rage that grows and lives there must end. The lack of training, proper and thorough screening, and the support and reinforcement that law enforcement desperately needs, along with a change in attitude regarding what law enforcement is, means and the aspects that are old, outdated models of operational procedure must change. The proliferation of guns in the possession of dangerous civilians must be ended…Love, peace, and “community” expanded.
Sea Change
Long before anyone ever heard of immigration reform, back when Asians were reviled by a portion of the dominant social group in the United States, one person challenged the immigration system. His name was Won Kim Ark. Never could he have imagined the “sea change” that the U S is now undergoing in immigration and so many other areas. More focus, discussion, and efforts are not just in the area of immigration, but in all areas of equality and justice. A series of events, some of them ugly, sad, and even tragic, has sparked an important discourse. Some believe a revolution is at hand. And those of us living now are witnesses to it all. But which ones will be willing and active participants in positive change?What it takes
What it takes to see ourselves through this period as agents of change is resolve, grit, determination, vision, humility, purpose, and understanding. There are things those of who are acting and will act must do so responsibly to affect change. But there are instances where everything that could be done by agents of change on a particular issue has been done. When we have served one another and our communities and country in a spirit of love and commitment to our common interests and goodness, we must simply “stand”; Not aside, not down, not back, but stand. And allow the momentum of our effort and kindness and concern for each other to work its magic. For this change to come full circle what we need to there is: Eliminate tyranny and bullying as the basis for power. End discrimination of every kind in our lifetime. Distribute wealth and access and resources. Stop greed. Change the criminal justice systems, laws, and courts. Replace the policies, systems, and construct(s) of inequality. Expose and end White Privilege and all concepts that divide. Ensure that elected officials are accountable and transparent. Change law enforcement and all power and authority models. Respect other cultures; Their language, customs, icons, cinema, literature, traditions, and roles models are their own.
Why now?
Why now? There are many possibilities known and unknown that could be factors or the driving force(s) behind the changes the nation and the world is undergoing. People are becoming awakened by the acts and behaviors and events that are happening in the U S and worldwide. Every civilization in history has known times like these, and perhaps, maybe it is just time. History is fraught with “before” and “after” moments in time and place. But so many things have aligned, both repugnant and beautiful, that has become the collective force that is pulling all of us along to a destination to be determined,Violence must end
The aggression and violence that people have been expressing, and experiencing both under the color of authority and as private citizens undermines the good work being done, stalls progress, and fosters more pain, suffering, regret, fear and distrust and mistrust. The conditions that perpetuate the endemic circumstances that causes gangs and gang violence, the desire to medicate by using drugs, the need for commerce by any means necessary, and the lack of resources and access that create ghetto conditions and the frustration, projection, contempt, confusion, and rage that grows and lives there must end. The lack of training, proper and thorough screening, and the support and reinforcement that law enforcement desperately needs, along with a change in attitude regarding what law enforcement is, means and the aspects that are old, outdated models of operational procedure must change. The proliferation of guns in the possession of dangerous civilians must be ended…Love, peace, and “community” expanded.
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