Twenty five years exactly from John Lennon's death. I was all of four when he died, so I can't say as I remember the event, but his legacy does live on. How ironic that we still don't "get it" 25 years later. Human civilization still has not progressed to the point of being able to get along with one another, and wars still wage across our planet. I ask why? When did human life become so disposable? When did one group become suddenly better than another, if only by luck of the draw. Some of my favorite lyrics from a U2 song "where you are born should not decide, whether you live or whether you die..." really drive this home. While eveyone is celebrating their Christmas with their families and their expensive gifts, or however you celebrate the holidays, be it Kwanzaa, Hanukah or another cultural event, please take time to remember the lives lost, and the dreams shattered. All of this just because people cannot realize and celebrate diversity, instead condemning it and finding a way to wage war. This hatred has to stop, people have to appreciate the precious gift that life is. We as a human race have the potential to accomplish so much, and to do so much good for others, if our selfish wants and desires would only let us. Why can't people just get along? That is the question for eternity. Treat others as you would want to be treated and respect others opininons and differences. Embrace diversity, embrace society, and work for a common good.

Reflection for the holiday season.

We need more people like John Lennon in the world and less like George Bush.