August 15, 2008
Minority
My question is, when 2042 arrives and the whites are the minority in the US, will they be given the same minority advantages that have been put in place for the other minority population? Will it be required that businesses and government have English for those that don't speak Spanish? Now, I understand all the advantages of offering minorities an equal footing, I just wonder if whites will get the same. Will there be advantages to being a white? Will schools be required to have the diversity that was implemented in the 60's for minorities?
Looking at the demographics of the US Congress is an interesting wake up call for those that think the Congress is comprised of stuffy old white men, take a look, it's really interesting and a good measurement of the demographics of our melting pot country. We live in a country that has accepted it's residents from all over the world, it's the way it's supposed to be here. What has made this country work is that very interesting mix of ideas, cultures, beliefs and determination.
Not too many years ago the Irish were considered the lowest form of life, forbidden to own property in certain areas of a community (Des Moines is one of them..the South Side even had it in it's home ownership documents that a house could not be sold to a person of color or an Irishman.) So, what made the difference? Time. The US will emerge from the changes now taking place a strong and viable country just as it did when the majority of the people were of European decent.
The leadership needs to be aware that there are challenges in this country, not just internationally. The new president must keep his eye on the home court as well as the international court. It needs strong, dedicated leadership. It needs stability, it needs vision, it needs consistancy, it needs honor and trustworthyness. It will require someone that BELIEVES in the US, it what it stands for and what it can accomplish. The future of our country will be interesting, decisions will need to be made, adjustments in attitude will need to be made and honor and honesty needs to be a priority. Do you think that can happen? An honest, honorable, proud to be an American leadership? Let's hope so.
