Rodney King will be remembered for two things. First was getting the tar beat out of him, on video, by Los Angeles Police officers. The second was his immortal question, “Can’t we all just get along?”
Rodney’s words are words we probably have all used at some point. They became famous as King’s words because he had become famous by being on the receiving end of a savage beating caught on camera. The subsequent trials, riots, etc., made him a household name. He ended up having a short, troubled life and was famous simply for being famous. But his words live on. He asked a critical question.
I’ve been wondering about that of late. Seriously.
Every day I read the news or watch the news and there is a new fight. Congress is fighting with the President and among themselves. The President is fighting with this person or that person. Conflicts, personal and professional, run rampant. The betterment of the country seems to be on the back burner. Can’t we all just get along?
In states it is much the same. Governors right with legislatures and the legislatures fight among themselves. Can’t we all just get along?
I am struck on Facebook on how many mean posts there are. And yes, I find myself cringing at my mean and sarcastic posts as well. Can’t we all just get along?
That’s all. Can’t we all just get along?
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