Martin Luther King Day is over for 2003, and what great social
change has come from it? We had the president point out that we
’re still in the gutter though we’ve come a long way; we had
numerous TV programs celebrating what King died for; there were MLK
breakfasts, “Freedom Train” rides, group meetings, speeches,
etc.
Martin Luther King Day is over for 2003, and what great social change has come from it? We had the president point out that we’re still in the gutter though we’ve come a long way; we had numerous TV programs celebrating what King died for; there were MLK breakfasts, “Freedom Train” rides, group meetings, speeches, etc.
But does every American – of every race, culture, etc. – know deep down in their hearts that “the powers that be” are really working day and night towards racial and social justice for all people? You’re kidding yourself if you do. Scratch that; if you think this two-party domination financed by private interests and big business is really concerned about the people first and foremost, you’ve been living in the dark for too long.
Before I continue, what do you think when you hear the name Martin Luther King? Do you think civil rights leader who led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and spoke out for racial justice in America and the world; assassinated in 1968? Well when I think of him, I of course think of the man, The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.; but as well, I think and feel so much more. I, of course, think of the courage, the determination, the compassion and love, the intelligence, the charisma, the humility; but at my core, I think and feel “The Dream”.
I think of the truths and rights he discovered and stood for ‘til the end; I think of the things he was ready to take a bullet – and/or bullets – for; I think of “The Dream”, and I see the “Promised Land” he envisioned and I envision today. I feel my heart and soul aching for justice, for truth, for what is right.
What do you think, feel and see? Do you see a present and future where you, your family/spouse and/or your children never look into the eyes of another human being and think, “stranger,” “alien,” “not my brother or sister”? Do you see your children playing with whomever they want to, and it not making a difference to them what color they are, but who they are as a human being?
Do you see a future where every American – and everyone worldwide who desire to – can survive and prosper in their own communities and country, and know they don’t need to commit crime to do so? A very real future where the world collectively sees itself as a human family with much diversity; and that the unique diversity of every race, culture, group and individual is preserved and respected as another fruit from the tree of humanity; without, of course, cultivating their truly negative characteristics.
Where every decent person knows they have a right on this Earth, and deserve love and respect as a human being.
Yes, it is possible. Yes, it must come to be. Yes, we can all work toward it right now.
But how do we do all this? With something no one has ever put into action in America: A political party by and for the people, without the possibility for any corruption by big business, private interests, etc. A party that works completely open to the public so that no corruption may leak into it. A party whose politicians are fired if and when they are proven corrupt by not doing what is overtly best for the people they are supposed to be representing.
A party that will listen to every person who can help improve America and the world, and has the courage and moral responsibility to act upon it. A party whose sole purpose is to do what is best for the American people and the rest of humanity and nature. A party to help other countries whose people want freedom from poverty, crime, misery, corruption, death, rape, etc. and are responsible enough to work toward national independence and be in harmony with nature both in their population and their preservation of the environment.
Yes, this is ultimately the road to peace for our times, and peace for as long as humanity carries the torch of love, compassion and respect for themselves and all other life. The key that will unlock the door to the “Promised Land” is the “Best Party” system. I just explained how it works – do what is best for your country, world peace and the environment – and now it is an idea whose time has come. Remember, “The Dream” is not the past; “The Dream” is now, and it is the future. You can help. You can change the world. Help me to make Earth the “Best World” it can be, without any dictatorship over any peoples.
Your voice is my voice; my voice is your voice. It’s time to speak and it’s time to act. It’s time for the whole world to know and – if desired – demand the “Best Party” system for them and their country. So let’s end this conflict in the Middle East and get back on the road to world peace and the fulfillment of human potential. You can get started by helping me build the largest voice for the “Best America Party”. We need the best website, the best promotional department, the best media relations, the best everything. Talk to as many people as you can and spread this article as far as you can, and tell them why they should demand the “Best Party” system and help the Best America Party win the 2004 elections. Contact me now at [email protected] if you can help and/or if you would like our current “Mission And Program Statement”. Remember that democracy is the strength and power of the people when they want change; so use it now, or regret it later.
Chris McCann, a Morgan Hill resident, is founder and political theorist for Best America Party. Readers interested in writing a guest column should contact editor Walt Glines at [email protected]
