‘We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union…’ Many Americans do not know this phrase, but they are the first words of the Preamble of the US Constitution. With the recent events, and responses to them, it’s clear that we as a country are confronting a major challenge in what those words mean.
The events that took place in Minneapolis, as well as many other similar events across the country, have brought our society to a point of anger, frustration, and unrest. These tragedies are sadly not the first of their kind, and likely not the last, but they do bring to light some major issues in our country.
In times of difficult crisis, it’s important for us to realize more than ever that what we have in common, infinitely outweighs that which we do not. As tragic as these events are, now is an opportunity for us all to take a long look in the mirror and understand that regardless of race, color, or creed, we’re all citizens of the same country yearning for peace, clarity, and justice.
Today, and all days moving forward, offer your voice and action to help those who need it. Not because you can, but because you should. Brothers, sisters, neighbors, friends, co-workers, and strangers all need us to be better than we are, and for our actions to speak louder than our deafening words…. ‘’We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…’.
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend.
Interested in reading more related to current events, check out our post on Tolerance Vs. Acceptance.
Dave Rohlfing, Senior Technical Solutions Coordinator
