We went to see the Hunger Games new movie the other night. It was just after a grand jury verdict was announced in a racial event that happened in August of this year. When we got home and saw the news - the riots - looting - fighting - were we in America?
I've thought alot about things that have happened throughout history - and some things - people - events - religions - will never be treated equal.
Some of these events have had a direct affect on my life - starting with the Pilgrims coming to this continent. My Mormon ancestors wanting religous freedom and making the long Trek to Utah. Women receiving the right to vote and wanting to be treated equal.
I don't know if I will ever not be "persecuted" for my religious beliefs...
I don't know if I will ever be treated equally as a women in the workplace...
But that doesn't mean that I give up on trying and doing and believing in what I think is right.
We live in a great country...we have freedoms - rights and privileges - we are a blessed nation. There will continue to be problems - in fact - things are going to get a lot worse.
AT THE END OF THE DAY...we can be victims - or we can be fighters for the things we want for ourselves and our families and continue to work, to serve and to love others.
