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The following was written for, and published in, The Persimmon Tree Forum that was seeking contributions on the subject of 'The Current Assault on United States Cultural and Intellectual Life'.
3rd June 2025
It is shocking to see the bullying behaviour of the US Administration, which comes across more as a dictatorship than an authority with responsibility and concern for all its people. Those who toe the line, or have the same principles and behaviour, are favoured; others don't matter.
What is happening in the US affects us all because the widespread value that many seem to worship is money. Are we witnessing an epidemic of greed? Although shocking in itself, do we need a total financial crash that would remove the control of dictators and bring back sanity and balance? This would be the great leveller, releasing many from the 'hamster wheel of life' with all its burdens, stresses and pain, and encouraging more thought and changed behaviour. Individuality could be appreciated and enjoyed; creative minds could share their gift of expression.
It is hard to think of an alternative action other than being true to ourselves and standing up for what we believe in, demonstrating strength both individually and when we come together. Perhaps events beyond all our control will ultimately have the final say, allowing us to find understanding from our past and hope for our future.