Zen and the art of Liberalism
It is not easy being a liberal. Once I listened to an episode of the Prairie Home Companion, I know, a distinctly liberal thing to do, and Garrison Keillor had an interesting thought. He announced at the beginning of the show he was going to become a Republican. After doing so, he commented how easy life was. His emotional guilt was gone. He didn't have to worry about the environment or about charity. He didn't have to consider other people, only worry about himself. Yes sir, for Garrison Keillor, life was sweet. There are times I wonder what it would be like to follow in his path. I think I would sleep so well at night, my mind would be clear and my focus would be my own. It is funny how when we cross paths with a homeless person in our own world we are often oblivious. If they are an everyday sight, they become invisible and often a nuisance. When at work I often leave through a back door to avoid the out stretched hands. I have never given to them choosing