Hope for the future

Every know and then, while reading through the public forums of the local newspapers a letter will stand out. There can be many reasons for this. Quite often it is the utter mindless ignorance being spewed forth. But sometimes a letter will stand out for something different. It will stand out for being insightful. In this case it was a letter from a 12 year old. It was short and to the point but it said more than any other letter on the page.

The 12 year old pointed out something that it seems many people have missed or are simply ignoring. The endless logical fallacies we have had to endure during this presidential election. It is refreshing to see someone actually come out and say it, refreshing and yet slightly worrying. Why can a 12 year old see this when so many mature and registered voters can't?

It comes down to the constant assault we receive. We are so bombarded with the mudslinging from both sides of the camp that we lose perspective, lose our objectivity. As a culture we have stopped thinking critically and end up going where we are lead. The presidential debates have been nothing of the sort. Instead of having relevant discussions we get two people talking and yet saying nothing.

So is there hope for the older generation? The increase in voter registration would like to make me think so. Is there hope for the future? As long as we are raising our children to be able to think critically and see through the smoke and mirrors then the answer is a most definite yes.

From this one letter the future is looking just a little brighter today.