I've always thought that things would be so much better if we had an equal rights amendment that made everyone equal, no matter what gender, race, sexual preference, religion, age, or economic standing we are. It would certainly solve the questions of equal pay and marriage rights. But, there are some who feel that they would lose something if that happened.
“If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you.”
― Lyndon B. Johnson
There will never be peace here, or anywhere in the world, until all people will accept others as their equal. And, that will never happen. It just doesn't seem to be in our nature.
As for the weather, I wonder how much of the bad weather is our fault. And, again, since we can't seem to convince everyone that we could do things to make the severity of these weather changes better, it just won't happen.
We can choose where we want to live though. Here in Michigan, we don't seem to have severe weather very often. But, we do get some. Weather wise, I think I live in a pretty good area.
We don't seem to have much trouble getting along with others here, either. When I go out I see people of all colors, nationalities, and religions. From Native Americans to Buddhist. From Black or White to Hindu. Jewish and Amish. So many I can't list them all. We smile at each other as we pass them, and we chat while in a line. Perhaps it's because we have so many different industries here that brings such a diversity.
As for this virus, I don't see anything getting better for us until we all commit to wearing the masks and practicing social distancing. We will have to continue with that until there is a vaccine. Even then, what if the virus mutates? This could be our life for years to come. I hope not, but it worries me.
