As we head into the midst of the holiday season, as the Village fills with family and friends, it behooves us to take a look around and see what is going on.
In the Village it is easy to take stock of current events. For the first time in a long time there is a gelling and growing voice of protest here. We have denied the dangerous wishes of the reigning UCO administration and we need to continue on this path if we are to insure that we bring our home back to financial common sense and stability, to a businesslike approach to its budgeting and contract process, to a more complete response to the needs of our residents.
Just as the voices are heard elsewhere in the world, voices that were quiet before, we, too, must make sure our voices are heard as well and no matter the names or jingoistic terminology that is used against us, we must move forward. No Wi Fi project for the Village - leave it to the associations. No budget approval on Jan. 2, 2015 until a new and proper budget is presented with complete details, with transparency and with common sense. Yes to term limits. Yes to new blood, fresh ideas in the halls of UCO and on the committees. Enough with the recirculation of the same names, the same people. Enough with the rule of cronies.
There is much to be done to fight against the Sore Losers (like that name?) It is time to take pride in being called "malcontents" for yes, that is what we are while the present situation remains status quo. We are proud to be part of a valued and honored American tradition set in place by our Founding Fathers and continued to the present day and, G-d willing, well into the future.
The world is changing. Riots and revolutions, crazy people who have returned to the Dark Ages, who slaughter in the name of religion, who persecute other religions, including Jews and Christians and of other sects of their own religion. We must turn things around, face up to problems with courage and not cave in as Sony did with the movie "The Interview". Where will it stop? Will we be ruled by bullies and violence? I say NO!
We must be bold and take new looks at the world and take new steps. Never thought I would ever give Obama another word of praise, but he did the right thing in opening up a new future with Cuba. It is not perfect, and while Raul Castro is different than his brother Fidel, there is hope for change, hope for the people of Cuba and their families here, separated by 90 miles of ocean. I have friends who will now be able to see their parents and other family much easier, more often. What can be bad about that? New business will be engendered and the economy of Cuba and Florida will be energized. It is a win - win situation.
Russia is once again facing economic problems and maybe that will keep their noses out of where they do not belong. They will get out of the Ukraine and other trouble areas. And who knows, maybe we will have a bit more peace on this earth. Now if we could only get the Chinese to agree to allow a free and traditional choosing of the next Dalai Lama and allow this one to be greeted honorably by all governments. I had the honor of meeting the Dalai Lama many years ago and he should be honored appropriately as the leader and hero and spokesman for his people that he is.
So let us pray for progress and peace, for hope and not despair, for honesty and altruism rather than lies and more lies and selfish motivation.
Happy Holidays to all as we enjoy this time in our wonderful Village and share it all with family and friends, new and old.
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