As a youngster I lived through "the troubles" between England and Ireland where bombings in London were not uncommon and unattended bags / packages were detonated. To say one becomes accustomed to such a disturbing way of life would be insulting, BUT it does become "the new normal" Sadly today in Amerca we find ourselves in a changing world order. What is precious to us in our simple pleasure is despised by many others thinking our way of life altogether abhorrent. I have no soothing platitudes to offer. Peace came in England and Ireland after many years and deaths on each side.
We are all of an age to fully comprehend the inevitable clash of ideological differences, not to mention what the future might hold for our precious grandchildren. My granddaughter is in college pursuing a career in medicine. In our country and culture she is free to do so. I earned my American citizenship and am so very proud of our wonderful nation. I do not want to lose that quintessential "thing" which makes us uniquely American. What troubles laying in wait for us can only be dealt with if we recognize, acknowledge and deal with solutions TOGETHER.
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