THERE IS REALLY NO HOPE

…IN INFLUENCING CERTAIN PEOPLE IN WILDOMAR

There are those in Wildomar who steadfastly refuse to look at facts that make them uncomfortable, even though that is an essential attribute of making our democratic society work and thrive.

These people personify a certain type of city supporters that are diametrically opposed to hearing anything that could be construed as criticism of Wildomar or its officials.

This is especially true if the unwelcomed information comes from people who have been disparagingly labeled ACTIVISTS.  Certain people automatically perceive of anyone who disagrees with city officials as an enemy to be mocked and vilified…and sometimes even threatened with physical harm.

It is hard to comprehend that some of these people are otherwise intelligent and educated, which would lead us to believe they are capable of critical analysis, and the ability to question the drivel the city feeds to the press.  Alas, these people are so grounded in their desire to belong to the artificial concept of Wildomar “community” and blindly follow the city, that reason totally escapes them.

They forget that America’s history is full of people who saw wrong doing or injustice in our government and had the courage to speak out against it.  These people stood up for the rule of law and the Constitution.  In their lifetime, many of them were criticized, ostracized and even persecuted by the very society that they were trying to help and protect.

These illogical city supporters shy away from taking an honest look at Wildomar’s history or seeing the negative ramifications of the decisions which are being made by Wildomar’s officials.

As Winston Churchill so famously said – “The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you can see”.

These same people will wake up one day, and wonder how things went so terribly wrong and how the irreparable damage was allowed to happen.

As we begin a new year, this is something for all Wildomarians to think about! 

Perhaps you should read John Kennedy’s Profiles in Courage.  It might just help enhance your understanding of how important it is to foster an environment where dissent is not only allowed, but welcomed and respected.  After all, dissention is the highest form of patriotism.

 

Tags: Democracy, Dissent, Election Year, Goverment Hype, Heckling, Profiles in Courage, Wildomar