Our nation is divided. The number of farmers continues to slide. The gap in understanding between rural people, suburban people and city dwellers has never been wider. We understand each other less and less. Social media, which could have been a tremendous tool for building bridges, is more likely to be a means of solidifying hatred, fear and ignorance.
We cannot change this overnight. We do not have perfect solutions. We do know that things will not get better without had work, dedication, and coordination of the efforts of those who understand the problem and are willing to throw themselves into alleviating it.
Virginia should take the national lead in developing cultural programs that give young people and families a chance to step outside of their isolated, digital world and connect with the soil, livestock, music, art, and traditions outside of their sterile, lifeless worlds. There is no single model for the kids of programs that we need, nor should there be.
You will see much more on this to come.
No comments:
Post a Comment