First and foremost, I want to honor all of you who have served our country through your military service. Thank you to the spouses and families who have also sacrificed because you believe in the purpose and mission of our armed forces. Finally, happy Veteran’s Day to my Dad, who proudly wears his Vietnam Veteran cap every chance he gets.
Secondly, I think it is important for everyone to be aware of issues of race and class as we navigate a Christlike compassion in understanding the concerns of those who experience the systems in our society that are rife with patterns and obstacles that make it impossible or unfairly difficult for people of color to experience the advantages and benefits that should be enjoyed by all. Check out this New York Times article about African-Americans and leadership in the military.
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