The churning hatred of various ethnic groups never seems to stop. In addition we are faced with hatred of sexual orientation or religious group. The media bears significant responsibility by the telling of rumor and innuendo. In the process we have lost the identity called American.
There are Mexican-Americans, Jewish-Americans, Chinese-Americans, Mormon- Americans, etc. Gay and Lesbian identities are either proudly broadcast by some or seriously condemned.
I am exhausted by all of the efforts to classify and group everyone. What happened to the melting pot that was supposed to be the wonderful consequence of America’s purpose?
Every group seems to have its spokesperson. All those people who speak out are just trying to make their group the winner in a fight where everyone loses.
Is Elena Kagan a Lesbian? I do not know. What if she once had been a prostitute who turned her life around? Are either of these questions pertinent to her qualifications to be on the Supreme Court?
Is the religion of members of the Supreme Court or the Congress a consideration? It shouldn’t be but is a concern for some people. All the presidents of the U.S.A. have been Protestant except John F. Kennedy. Now a Black man is President.
My neighborhood includes, Black, Brown, and other ethnic groups. I do not know their religious beliefs. I do not know their marital arrangements.
Who cares and why?
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