I don't agree with him when he said that school decisions should be made at the local level. Let's face it, white privilege, racism, sexism and all the other negative '-isms' need to be addressed appropriately. The federal government has an important role to play.
That being said, I believe Biden's position was partially correct. All decisions should not be made at the national level. We need to find a way to protect students' at-risk rights while not trampling on those of other students. My own district; one offering an equal education for all chose to follow the government's observations without being forced. So too did Senator Harris' districts. Many did not. They needed the intervention.
I'm sure Senator Harris was sincere in her emotional response to Vice-President Biden. But, did she have all the facts? Is she aware of situations like the ones I mentioned? Perhaps her relative youth is a hindrance rather than help to her election goals.
Deep experience like that of Joe Biden or Bernie Sanders brings a greater knowledge and perspective of the antecedents of certain issues -- whether you agree with their positions or not.
Politicians, especially those running for high office, need to understand all the nuances before they attack an opponent. And we must learn to dig a bit deeper into hot-button issues. Things aren't always as they seem or are portrayed.
Progressives particularly must be on point if we are going to prevail in 2020!
Let's make sure when we speak or denounce the position of opponents on our side of the aisle we do so accurately and with a full comprehension of the history and context of issues.
Also, let's carefully evaluate before we take action and positions when we don't know all the facts.
In 2019 we must make certain that we speak not only with emotion and conviction, but with fairness and positions that are informed with steel-trap accuracy.
Personally, I support Bernie Sanders! He was given a raw deal by the D.N.C. in 2016. Let's make sure that we are fair to all the Democratic candidates and don't engage in knee-jerk reactions and accusations without possessing all the facts!
It makes us look weak and gives the other side ammunition!
One thing for sure, we must beat Donald Trump or any Republican sycophants should they choose to run in 2020. The future of America, the world and our children's safety is at risk!
There has been some progress through the years. But clearly not enough as we are witness to the bigotry and hatred that still exists today. I offer this song as both a memory and stimulus to action!
Previously published on the goodmenproject.com
(Article changed on July 5, 2019 at 14:38)
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