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Dear Editor:
The recent celebrations of patriotism attached to the just-ended Winter Olympics in Italy certainly showed what we as a united people can experience in prideful feelings for the USA.
Personally, I thrilled at the women’s and men’s hockey victories, was moved by the skating victory by Alysa Liu, and was proud of the good sportsmanship by Ilia Malinin after his crushing loss in Men’s Figure Skating. And on and on. I know I wasn’t alone. The nation soared with feelings of accomplishment and pride. We love the USA!
The Olympics provide us with an all-too-rare opportunity to experience nationalism. Those are our countrymen out there – wearing our flag – trying their best after years of dedication and working toward a chance to be the best!
Why is it that with the rest of our time we settle into being so divided? One word: politics. Another word: politicians.
Politicians of all stripes dedicate their lives to being that wedge that divides us, creating a turmoil and then telling us only they have the best way to fix it. Spoiling tranquility by making sure there is chaos and division.
Will we ever learn? Probably not. This game that politicos play with our feelings and emotions is way too easy for them. They know how to push all the buttons.
Morris Bedlam
Noblesville