Today episode 5 of Southlake dropped. The episode is titled “The Debate Channel”. I listened to it and I found myself wondering if there is any fixing what ails us.
The Southlake controversy is about whether the school district is going to include a diversity and inclusion program in the district. Remember we’re talking about a school district, not a city, not a state, not a country. We’re talking about a diversity and inclusion program in a country where everyone keeps mouthing the words unity and United but can’t accept diversity and inclusion.
What makes this series so compelling is the way that polarizing politics have become such a significant factor in the discussion. The people in the community opposing the diversity and inclusion program have identified their opposition as the left wing socialist who want to go after their way of life. Does that sound familiar to you. When this insane tribalism permeates it’s way into our school administration all of us need to be alarmed. The lines have been drawn and I fear there is no backing away. Many of the founders believed that political parties would be the downfall of the great experiment.
After 2018 I decided that I was neither Democrat or Republican. I’m a humanist. “The meaning of the term “humanism” has changed according to the successive intellectual movements that have identified with it. Generally, the term refers to a focus on human well-being and advocates for human freedom, autonomy, and progress. It views humanity as responsible for the promotion and development of individuals, espouses the equal and inherent dignity of all human beings, and emphasizes a concern for humans in relation to the world.” We are our brothers keeper.
I’m encouraging you to listen to Episode 5. Towards the end the Mayor of Southlake is giving an endorsement for two people running for the Carrol ISD board. I want you to listen carefully to what she says. She talks about the Greatness of Southlake depending on the election of these two candidates. When I was listening I couldn’t help but think about this rabid mania the conservative right as developed regarding the idea of American greatness. We are in deep trouble and far too many of us don’t realize it. As Southlake goes, America follows. SOS.
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