Reprint from August 2022
Politics is a term and function that started many centuries ago, a Greek term and influence at the start of our Western Culture.
Politics persists today.
A quality assessment depends upon interests.
Politics will be with us as long as governments exist with potential changes and predominant factions.
Problems develop when differences of opinions are not respected, when information is incomplete, and individuals involved do not respect legitimate differences of opinions.
Each in a discussion may have secured valid points. Problems may arise when one, or, both in a discussion work harder than necessary to convince other persons and seeks to so-called win the discussion.
Each has a right to an opinion. We must offer respect. Vote count and the ballot box is the best way for a democracy to function. In this country we all must have respect for democracy. That lofty goal must be our goals, as difficult as they are to respect.
Our future depends on respect, self-determination, honest efforts, understanding issues, introspection, being well-informed, and wishing well those who may have decidedly different opinions.
Important items which did not find space in the other pages in this week’s edition of The Voice, but, which deserve space:
Bark in the Park: 6th Annual Aurora Pooch Parade.
The annual competitive convention of canines will be held 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Phillips Park Sunken Garden, 1000 Ray Moses Drive.
Participants are eligible to compete for the following awards: Biggest Dog, Smallest Dog, Best Costume, Most Energetic, Twinsies, and Crowd Favorite.
All dogs must be socialized, standard-leashed, and current on all vaccinations.
Registration opens September 6 at 9 a.m..
Food pantries and assistance are helpful to residents in many counties in our region. Among them include Loaves and Fishes in both Naperville and Aurora, Marie Wilkinson in Aurora, and Holy Angels in Aurora. Volunteers, paid assistants, and contributions make food pantries successful. They do not need to be silent, rather visible to those who need a hand up.