How many times have you observed something and thought, wouldn’t it be nice, and would it make common sense, to change the way we do / approach it? Given that many Americans often view this nation as the land of the free, etc., shouldn’t we examine why so many of these constitutional rights / guarantees seem to be losing their emphasis / meaning? Why do Americans seem to be constantly choosing individuals who are focused on their personal / political agenda and / or their own interests, rather than the common good? With that in mind, this article will briefly attempt to consider, examine, review, and discuss 6 common sense priorities that we must begin to emphasize.

1. If we were to eliminate systemic racism: Whether we want to admit it or not, systemic racism not only exists in America, it is somehow widespread! In almost every aspect of our lives, we witness, clearly defined, evidence of His ugly = head! It is especially obvious in our criminal justice / judicial systems, where there is a significant disparity between the way different individuals are treated! Think about why, during this terrible pandemic, certain communities have suffered much more than others, apparently for ethnic, racial and social reasons. socio-economy! It seems that equal justice, etc., is not very equal at all!

2. If we had equal protection of the law, rights, liberty, liberty, justice: Why are some treated differently than others when it comes to equal protections, etc.? The reality is that some people are treated very differently from others by the police, the courts, etc.

3. If politicians actually served and represented voters: The last time the federal minimum wage was raised to its current $ 7.25 per hour was about a dozen years ago, while the cost of living has risen steadily! We have seen, in that same period, the salaries of the same congressmen and senators, who affirm that we cannot afford to raise that minimum rate, increase their own salary, about 6 times! This horrible pandemic has come at a significant cost, not only to public health, etc., but also to the economy and profits of the majority of Americans. Yet while they saw fit to cut taxes, for the wealthiest individuals and the largest corporations, many of these politicians claim that we cannot afford to pass much-needed economic stimulus for the rest of us! We need to demand that these officials begin, in effect, to serve and represent us, rather than their personal best interests!

Four. If we protect clean air and water: Don’t we owe it to future generations to deliver a planet with clean air and water? Aren’t you tired of hearing excuses and / or denials when it comes to this essential priority?

5. If we proactively address Climate Change: Whether some want to deny it, procrastinate, or make false claims, the risk of climate change is real and essential. Follow the science, which, it indicates, time is ticking, when it comes to addressing this need!

6. If we were unified, rather than polarized, for the greater good: If you do not admit it, we see too much partisan politics, when there is a need, to seek, a meeting of the mind, for the greater good, can not become part of the solution, rather than part of the problem!

Wouldn’t it be nice if the real priorities were prioritized and we made America sane and focused again? Wake up, America, before it’s too late!