The last seven days or more have endured great impacts on national life. The days moved quickly, at a rapid pace, from the assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life, Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not seek a re-election bid to the U.S. presidency, and Biden’s selection of vice president is Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party nominee for president and to be elected president. News junkies were delighted.
The pace only will pick up with the Democratic Party’s national convention to start August 19. The strategy in the Trump camp was based on Joe Biden being the opponent.
The fast-paced national news, whether base on politics or other important items, often make me think of those individuals whose attention is not diverted by events and indeed pay little attention to the events of the day. Although it is true most of us have little control over events and can offer little change in direction, being informed is important and to be involved in a national dialogue. Nonetheless, is our duty. One never knows when our input will have relevance. Often observers do make the mistake of thinking they are obliged to have an opinion, yes or no, positively or negatively. Being informed may be helpful to a friend or neighbor. Being informed with the facts is the duty of good citizenship. Of course the sticking point there is how our citizens receive their so-called facts. Much is in the eye of the beholder. Fair-minded approach works the best.