RACE ~ Gender ~ EQUALITY ~ Justice
PART III
BLOG SESSION
September 30th, 2017
What a month it has been! No matter where you are located, we are about to step into a new month ~ The question is, what will the month of October bring for us?
If you have been here for our last few Blog Sessions, then you were shown lots of video clips on issues that are happening at this present time. We discussed the devastating hurricanes that have taken place and the leadership responses. We also discussed protests going on relative to the meaning of the National Anthem of the United States of America and public opinion in relation to the NFL, President Trump's remarks, and public opinion.
You may or may not have an opinion on the topics of Race, Gender, Equality and Justice, but chances are you definitely have something to say about each issue, especially if it affects you, your family, your friends, or your loved ones. If you care about people (even if you do not personally know them), then you should definitely have something to say, or you have something that you can share about how you have helped people who do have concerns.
If you feel that none of those issues affect you, then you are among a small percentage of the world. And, if that is the case, then we would definitely appreciate your thoughts about why none of those issues affect you.
On the topic of "EQUALITY"
Equality is the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Equality steps into the zones of fairness, equal rights, equal opportunities, impartiality, evenhandedness, and justice.
If you feel that you are privileged, meaning that you have special rights, advantages, or immunities, then good for you! Who have you helped?
Here is a link to where you can go to SEE who the 250 richest people in the world are . . .
In all fairness to the 250 people in the world on the list, they may have helped thousands of people and done great things for others. It is worth looking into. Maybe they can help you. Maybe they can teach you how to be just like them. Maybe.
Back to the topic of equality . . .
Is it fair for a handicapped person not to have access to public restrooms or public facilities? Should there not be handicapped accessibility and compliance with accessibility guidelines?
What about deaf individuals? Shouldn't a deaf person be able to hear television broadcasts and radio broadcasts? Shouldn't there be plenty of schools for the deaf and hard of earing? When there are events, shouldn't there be someone there who can sign? Are there Sign Language classes in your child's school?
Here's something to think about: If you are not handicapped, deaf, or hard of hearing do you even think about others who are? Are you concerned when you take up a handicapped parking space or use a handicapped restroom? Or better yet, that there is not a handicapped accessible bathroom for a handicapped person to use in the public restroom that you step into? Do you have any concern for others who can not hear what you hear at events when speakers are talking?
What about healthcare . . .
There are people who can not afford their medicine. There are also people who do not have access to proper healthcare facilities and doctors. Do you care?
Take a moment to look at the following statistics, and take time to research healthcare where you live . . .
Here is another interesting survey that was done concerning Healthcare Costs and access among adults age 65 or older that was done in 2014...
While there are plenty of issues to talk about, please take a moment to attempt to be open-minded about the welfare of others. Take time to listen to the concerns of your friends and those you come in contact with. Sometimes it is not just about YOU.
Until our next Blog Session . . .
Peace, Love & Light
By René Allen
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