Editorial
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ur language towards one another is the principle way we show respect, particularly when there is a recurring meeting between people, the consistency of speech and the way people are treated create an environment of comfort or discomfort. Depending on the part of the US your foundation was laid, you’ve probably heard these two common maxims or sayings: You teach people how to speak to you by the way you speak to them Treat people the way you want to be treated In our current worldwide climate these are particularly good rules to consider. By the way there is a global pandemic that is still raging like the movie “World War Z”. And the world now knows
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the inequities of living Black in America as protests for change continue; not only in the United States but on every inhabited continent. Meanwhile many Americans long for the drunkenness of entertainment over the reality that this pandemic is sending people to their grave at a steady pace. Herman Caine for example, said masks were ridiculous and this was a hoax but, he was dead 30 days after he attended an rally with a group of fellow “hoax” believers. COVID-19 seems very similar to racism, it isn’t real until you have experienced it, and once you experience you’re a believer for life. Treating people with dignity, respect, equity, and inclusion are a part of our inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. YOU have more of an impact on the perception of these rights than you may think.
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