Just a Reminder
Sat., June 7, 01:45 PM
Okay, the primaries are over. Except for the vice presidential choices, there will be little excitement at the conventions. And maybe not those; I remember when Lyndon Johnson was keeping that a big secret. Strangely enough, when he announced his choice of Hubert Humphrey — who probably should have been president — the buttons and banners were already printed.
Anyway, the gloves are coming off now, and this could get nasty. Let us remember that we are friends. As I have mentioned elsewhere, friendship does not require oneness of opinion. I will not hold your opinions against you, and I trust you will do the same for me. We have too much in common, and thus too much to lose, if we decide to hold a grudge. Believe me, I know; I come from a family of notorious grudge-holders. We may forgive, but we never forget…
My friend Vee is a person with whom I seldom discuss politics. I know which party she favors, and I know who she voted for. Most of the time, we don’t go there. We have lots more to discuss, not to mention stuff about which to commiserate. It would be a pity to lose that. However, she is running for the State Assembly this year and, surprise! I do agree with some of her issues.
That is the answer, you see. We can concentrate on what we have in common and then work from there. There is a nice feeling, a kind of “aha!” when two people connect and agree on some point. It makes it easier to proceed. We don’t always have to fight.
What do you say to a child who asks, “Why are there wars?” Does it always have to be this way?
Are we all too stubborn — or stupid — to start over? In any case, I remind you once again: you are my friend.
