I am sure you’ve noticed, but just to state the obvious, our government is broken. That is to say, it cannot function to get anything significant done to help the nation cope effectively with the problems, issues, and dangers it faces.
I am convinced this has happened in large part because of the loss of good will among our political leaders that was the foundation for their willingness to work together for the common good. I also think the intrusion of the Christian Right into the political arena that began in the 1970’s is a major factor in this loss of goodwill, what with their moralistic judgmentalism and their adversarial attitude toward those who disagree with them.
But the question is, what, if anything, can be done to stop this slide into a complete rupture of our political system. Believing that collective wisdom is better than one voice, I am curious to hear what your thoughts are. I invite you to write them in the “Comment” box so all of us can read them. Try to be concise and clear, but use the space you need to do that.
I look forward to reading what you say and will respond in a future Blog to it.
