Take a tip from President Obama
I love President Obama. From the first time I heard him speak at the Democratic National Convention, I knew that he could be the new leader that would take us in a healing direction. His speech at the Notre Dame commencement ceremonies proved that once again. His comments neutralized the demonization of those with opposing views, which is so crucial in creating open lines of communication. He said, “Those who speak out against stem-cell research may be rooted in admirable conviction about the sacredness of life, but so are the parents of a child with juvenile diabetes who are convinced that their son’s or daughter’s hardships can be relieved.” By establishing a common moral ground, Obama showed us the power of compassion mixed with the simple truth. We can all do this every moment of our lives. We don’t have to wait for controversy and we don’t have to be in the public eye. We can start in the privacy of our minds in how we view our own inner conflicts . We can use it to work to defuse conflict around us. If President Obama can do it in the midst of a highly charged audience and millions watching, we can certainly do it in our private lives. What does President Obama possess to do this that you don’t? Not a thing. He is simply committed to the truth. Aren’t you?
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