R*E*S*P*E*C*T

An interesting and worthy of note underlying theme in the current political discussions is the issue of respect. When they talk about the old politics needing to give way to a different approach it is glaringly apparent that the old way lacks respect. Gwen Iffill of National Public TV explained it best when she talked about how the constituencies of the different candidates are sensitive. If a remark about Hillary is the least bit demeaning to women, women in general are energized to support her. Similarly, African-Americans hear slights in words that were not intended to do so. Sensitivity to our actions and words needs improvement from everyone. This situation spills over into the general consciousness and people find themselves dealing with all facets of respect in their everyday lives. God bless Hillary Clinton for enduring the insults aimed her way so that women will eventually be respected in the workplace whateveer path they choose. So please work out your individual issues concerning respect so we can elevate the consciouness of the planet and eventually emerge as a world without war, discrimination, or poverty and thus proceed with the evolution of mankind.