Peace & Trump - Lest We Forget

98 years after WWI deceased, we remember those who courageously staggered, galloped and fell upon the desolate land.

Today is Armistice Day.

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This is the day we think of those who have undoubtedly done so much and bravely done so with the sole purpose of protecting our futures.

What heroes we have had amongst us.

And hence, we take their message, their motive, their impulse into our daily lives by promoting peace and justice for the world. It was their only wish.

And so people; we now come to a crossroads. Perhaps we have already turned to the right, but, there are many more to come. We must decided what routes are safest and which may have too many bumps and potholes ahead. (Excuse the metaphor.)

President Donald Trump is perhaps now the most influential persona in global governance. And yes, his views are strong and somewhat provocative to many, many societies, however, now we must show our strong unity as humans. No more division, no more fear and no more hatred.

Now we must learn from the eyes of those who were struck with fear among the trenches some 100 years ago. It is the reason we reflect upon their terror, no matter how distraught it may feel inside. It can't be forgotten, for we see it in the eyes of those who walk amidst us today. They know they have no power to change the world - yet we have the capacity to change the world either for them or against them.

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We need the equality. From birth, is your life set out in front of you?
Before one is even born their names, origin and history is embellished upon their skin. And somehow, this past that they have not lived, determines their bitter or booming future.

We made history when we made a choice on the 8/11/16. Let this not determine our future and the future of those who depend upon us. Let our minds and honest truths govern our actions, for we are one heck of a strong community - but, we must believe in ourselves so that we can do what is fitting and just and good. That is to help those who are in more desperate need than our own selves.

Let us learn from the lessons which those who lived decades before us have suffered with and make our future bold and bright. Nationwide, worldwide and beyond. It is their only wish.

We are one. We are the same. We are people.

 H _ M
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