It should go without saying that there are lots of people who make lots of big decisions in this world that will disappoint you. Big decisions, that affect lots of people, especially those who can't defend themselves. I should know this, and not be so surprised when these decisions are made. Unfortunately, in my world of bright radiant people who believe in good things and do their best to do something about them, I don't usually come face to face with people like this and the horrible decisions they sometimes make.
This week has been surrounded by a decision like this. One that cuts deeply into the core of what I believe to be right and will directly affect those who are the most vulnerable among us.
And I'm flabbergasted. I'm shocked, angry, and deeply saddened.
But more than all that, I've been all-too-practically reminded of the importance of always--in big decisions and small--standing up for those who can't stand up for themselves, and choosing the bigger good over smaller conveniences.
Because we are the most blessed--those of us who are educated--and we have the power to act on behalf of ourselves and of others to work for a braver, more just world however we can. We carry this responsibility in our daily lives because of our privilege.
Let us never forget that. And always make the hardest choice in moments of crisis, to choose a better life for someone else over an easier life for ourselves... Because that's the right thing to do , and there are too many people who doesn't have the power to choose that for themselves.
Appreciation: True Stories
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I'm kind of a huge David Byrne fan. If fronting one of the best bands ever
was enough creative awesome for one man, he certainly never knew it. Byrne
seems...
