First, politics. I don’t think political violence should ever happen in the United States or anywhere else. Sadly, it happens far too often as it is, though thankfully, more often than not, it’s unsuccessful (and sometimes staged—ears just don’t grow back). The United States is gripped with a political fervor that seems rooted in hate, violence, cruelty, and greed. What’s most troubling is that most of the political violence, both successful and unsuccessful, has been against those who themselves have not been calling for it. Infer what you want from what I’ve said. I’ll simply end with this: those calling for political violence—especially when they claim it’s based on Christianity—should remember Galatians 6:7–8.
Second, health. My Botox seemed to go really well yesterday. I liked the new provider I saw. We talked about how the treatment usually wears off for me around week ten of the twelve-week cycle. She’s going to try to convince my insurance to allow for treatments every ten weeks instead of every twelve. The woman who does scheduling for the Headache Clinic even set up my next two appointments with dates for both possibilities—ten weeks if it’s approved, twelve weeks if it’s not. That way I’ll have an appointment either way. Like my previous provider, she said if there’s ever a problem getting me in on time, to have them talk to her and she’ll adjust things to make sure it happens.
So, those weren’t exactly “two quick statements,” but I’ve said what I wanted to say on both topics.
On this day especially, I want to pause in remembrance of September 11. I think nearly all of us—maybe even all of us—remember where we were when we first heard the news. The confusion, and then the horrifying realization of what had actually happened, is something we’ll never forget. It’s been more than two decades, yet the memory of that morning—the shock, the grief, the uncertainty—still lingers deeply for so many of us. We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the countless families forever changed, and the first responders who ran toward danger with courage and selflessness. We remember too how, in the days that followed, communities came together in ways that reminded us of our shared humanity and resilience. And it’s that spirit of unity, compassion, and strength that we especially need in today’s world.
May we all carry that spirit with us, today and always.
2 comments:
Political violence, in certain situations, I think, is warranted. How many Jewish people would have been able to live had political violence reared it’s ugly head during the war. How many Ukrainians would be alive and not displaced. Etc. Draw your own conclusion. Good move on the Botox. We pay for protection yet a lot of times we have to get permission because our situation exists outside the box. And don’t get me started on that beautiful picture of the sky rise.
This, again, sad assassination is only ONE more on the huge list of your dead people by fanatic and sick people which were exacerbated since Trump is in the public spheres. Long before 2015 he did have many times express his vitriolic views on the American life and politics.
Since 2015 he introduced this language of hate and calling Democrats «enemy» of USA's democracy all over his presidency and after more an more.
Outside USA we didn't know who was Charlie Kirk but now with all what we see of who he was and did say show how he was building up the gap between ultra right conservatives and ultra left liberals.
USA are more now than ever the «Divided Stares of America» and it would need a miracle to change the way it's going on in the future.
The freedom of expression in USA is a mirage now when both sides are stuburn not to listen what the other side is proposing.
The way I see those MAGA commentators on tv shows is that they will yell all over the other and make false claims or facts to divert the main subject.
Sane and real debates in USA is no more possible.
Calling your «adversary» in politic as «ennemy» shows how one track minded and anti American some politicians and MAGA fans are now thinking.
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