Scott Fina’s commentary regarding the cave rescue in Thailand (“Cave rescue in Thailand was no ‘miracle,'” July 19) was a brilliant piece of persuasive writing. Using a relevant example, he was able to express and show us how universal ideals are practical and useful. Who can make a legitimate argument against these values?
Yet, many voices and actions today do undermine human decency. What has happened to a sense of purpose beyond our own selfishness? If we each care only about our own advantage, we are doomed. Today’s political landscape has taken advantage of this selfish approach. The nation is not divided so much by intellectual argument as it is by those who are out only for themselves versus those who care about the common good.
Fortunately, many diverse groups are coming together in common cause such as the students from the Parkland massacre joining with the African-Americans in Chicago to protest gun violence. In the past, I didn’t see groups like these working alongside, but instead considering each other competitors for attention to their specific circumstances. May we do more of this.
This article appears in Jul 26 – Aug 2, 2018.
