Temperance

I try not to overdose on the daily news, but I do listen enough to know what is going on. Of late I note a lot of anger and  language and behavior that is stirred by persons who are adept at stirring up the crowds. People say things to other people that are insulting and violent. Politicians and their families are threatened. Now, it is true that our free speech…allows for this, but the irony is that without the government or some sensible  presence this could lead to anarchy. There keeps floating to the surface of my mind the teaching from childhood, “exercise temperance,(moderation,self-control )in all things. -----so in these days let us pray for sober, sensible, wise minds and leaders who can sort this and provide help in working things out to the real benefit of our people and our country. Extremism to the right or the left does not solve the problem, but I believe that somewhere in the middle people can meet and dialogue and resolve, calmly and respectfully.

Well, I hope I got it off my chest without being out of control……

Dad/Papa