As time passes, we make progress. Progress can be made in many ways. Sciences are always towards that goal. However, progress in human development towards happiness in life can be considered “The real progress”.
Are we worried regarding the current situation of the socio-political environment around the world?
I am sure we are not yet going to start World War III.
Our current Chief Justice, John Roberts, once said, “By ensuring that no one in government has too much power, the Constitution helps protect ordinary Americans every day against abuse of power by those in authority.”
The most prominent Bible verse regarding power in a boastful or self-serving way is found in Zechariah 4:6, which states: “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.”
I am amazed to see that people around the world still believe in the power of the United States of America. Obviously, we as American citizens feel proud of this notion.
But should we ignore the emotions of others? Do we need to show the world that Alexander the Great has come back?
I understand every government of the country, small or big, must promote the general welfare of their people. Many of my friends are so stressed out by the numerous executive orders that affect not only federal workers but general people too.
On the other hand, for the interest of the USA, the government is withdrawing US aid. That’s fine. We can all believe the USA is first but do we have to threaten other countries?
Living in the states for that long time, I understand Americans are nice people, hospitable and want to help others when life is in danger. Thus, from the very beginning, I made friends with Americans wherever we lived in this great country.
The White House is no different. Historically, whenever world leaders have come to visit the USA, they get the best hospitality.
Looks like norms have been changed. No food or treats for the guests in the White house. Maybe cutting costs in that way too.
The USA has been the champion of humanity, and she criticizes other countries more often, but now in this country, humanity has become a camphor, slowly dissipating. I read that one country has requested the US send their illegal countrymen back home without tying their hands and legs.
I feel the following poem is very much appropriate about our leadership from the Nobel Prize winning book, “Gitanjali” by Tagore:
Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high
Where knowledge is free
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments
By narrow domestic walls
Where words come out from the depth of truth
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection
Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way
Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit
Where the mind is led forward by thee
Into ever-widening thought and action
Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.
Jiben Roy, a native of Bangladesh, teaches chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences at Mississippi University for Women. He writes occasional column in the Dispatch. His email address is [email protected].
Jiben Roy, a native of Bangladesh, teaches chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences at Mississippi University for Women. His email address is [email protected].
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