JDC Insight Today: No one is an island unto himself, except the Statue of Liberty and its symbolism fostering the 2012 election. Sadly as in the past election, the changes expected became a novelty of words and a divergence from uniformity; radically different giving up a trust, and getting something different in return. Why?
Perhaps one should expect to look within themselves where all decisions start for the greatest change in 2012. So too, does the satire of the Statue of Liberty nailing why Americans can't expect true change until the reasons behind the open floodgate of issues is addressed.
Picture it as you walk past the waters into Manhattan. It is a cool misty New York morning a tear seemingly drizzles slowly down the ennoble face of the Lady in the Harbor, and suddenly, Lady Liberty mystically ponders:
Who is my ally, who is my enemy? "Be'te noire," why is my symbolism of freedom as the French word quotes. . ., so "strongly disliked" by my adopted government? Yes, imposing is my figure for a reason, birthed birthed over a ten year period: a monument and a living symbol of democracy to millions throughout the world.
At my feet lies broken shackles of oppression and tyranny, a reminder, lest we forget, American freedom doesn't just happen. As I must be maintained, so too there must be a balance so the right to freedom of choice is not toppled, in a gradual wave of quietness crumbling before the eye.
Lo, my heart is heavy. My torch of hope stays bright, lighting the way of liberty, enlightening the world, still. . . .
I ache. My structure bemoans with each creaking sound, as I, like America, experience over time, a variation of recasts, revisions and reworkings. Yet, I remain the same true to my gifted purpose, while the degeneration of a benevolent nation, the United State of America is challenged by man's virulent course of a justified authoritarian haughtiness over a peoples freedom and constitutional rights.
I am cast in a secondary copper skeletal frame allowing me to move independently weathering the harsh Atlantic storms, yet, I stand upright.
Can those in this land of opportunity do any less? Or will they succumb entirely as they have become weak, cry babies of an emotional sort, lacking the protective insight of wisdom; easily swayed like a buoy marker waning before my eyes lost in a sea of capricious political waters.
Oh the numbing winds of political controversy can be bitter, vicious and unjust, but with time, follows the warmth and brighter days of spring and a renewed American spirit. . .walking the winding road paved with gold called opportunity.
Like nature's seasonal rebirth blossoms forth stronger and richer, so too man is in constant change and must have the courage to remain true to his roots. . .an American heritage boldly fought for by the forefathers of a great nation. -- July 4, 1776 is not just another date in the annals of history.
Be not mislead by the machinations of those who would be servants of the people, who strongly dislike what I, the Statue of Liberty represents - the universal symbol of political freedom and democracy.
Be not intimidated. Be not compelled to change who you are. Be not swayed by words, but weigh the value of actions. Believe not in the telling. Find ye the truth, and then believe, for knowledge is a protection as money is a protection to the quality of life.
You are America. Without its citizenry there is no government, no control, no oversight. Accept no excuses, no rewards for failure as you foot-the-bill, demand accountability.
Lose not the American dream, for ignorance wears down the spirit, opening the door to ideologies of imperfect men.
I adorn more than one harbor, but speak specifically to a distressed people from New York's gateway of privilege created by immigrants, who from the sweat of their brow gifted the beginnings of a great nation, and though lacking the funds along the way believed it important that I, the Statue of Liberty must exist as a beckon offshore reaching out in friendship and peace to the huddled masses.
As such, you the descendants of the masses are "boss." Have you forgotten how to exercise your power? If so, what has dimmed your light? What has put out the fire in the belly you may once have had? Most of all, what changes will you help to effect in the 2012 election?
You can't expect if you don't affect. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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