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"I speak to you soberly, America, for I must. I have now told you the truth. More clearly than any clergy. More sincerely than any friend, teacher or parent has ever done." -JEDEDIAH BARTMAN

These two stories are nothing new, I know. The theme is nothing new either. I'm sure many who read this have their own personal struggle stories. I know I do. The same way Americans are LUCKY to be born on this soil, many are LUCKY to be born into a certain class. Known by many different names, this class is unrelenting when it comes to power, money, and natural resources. Though they are aware of the necessity of natural resources, they seem to handle the cause like an annoying requirement. Instead of using their power for a plan of prosperity for all, they are consolidating as much as possible. They don't care about us, and it's obvious if you're truthful with yourself.

The conditions at WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER and the actions of a government official, REED WALTERS are examples of the treatment this "privileged class" exudes towards those they consider outsiders. Returning war veterans and a "small minority" are very vulnerable demographics because they have faith. They (foolishly) depend on the false promises from their leaders. Vets are told they have full medical coverage for life and minorities are told they will not be discriminated against base on race, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Race is not even the only way you can be discriminated against. It's arguably the most powerful though. But not the ONLY. Discrimination is fundamentally division, and it can't be argued that we are divided by more than race. It's very sensitive in this country because it runs so deep. It troubles me so much, but it's a quandary for me. The TOTAL CONFUSION of the subject makes it practically impossible for constructive discussion. It seems SO personal that people can't be objective. Sometimes I don't know if I'm doing good by pissing people off about race relations. Does it add to their ignorance and hate? Or does it plant a seed?

More crucial than our racial walls are the intellectual ones. People of ANY color of equal intelligence can, and do, coexist. All of us sane folks know this. But the problems arise when individuals of different levels of intellect disagree. Regardless of who may be right, the other isn't open-minded enough to expand their point of view. A basic level of intelligence is how you use your free will. We can ALL listen to the other side, whatever that may be. It's not about being right; that's childish. It's about the truth. Whoever you are, you don't have the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. If you do in a particular case, then the other side will not hold up against your truth. As a result, the other side should grow from that and spread the truth.

There are certain souls on this planet that know what TRUTH is. Not necessarily THE truth, but TRUTH. Those that do not, need to open themselves up to it. Just ask for it. The souls that possess this enlightenment have no color, race, religion, sex, etc. We are universal. Those that feel me, you already know. Those that do not, just ask!

Peace, Love, Unity, Respect,
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