We worry about poll numbers
They have no bearing on reality
Human condition is what is important
It can usually be improved, but it
Takes courage to stand and mention
How, so many good ideas are never
Known. Those not speaking may
Be afraid of being scorned. They
Have seen others denied the
Opportunity to express their plan
In general, but keep it secret among
A few valiant and trusted associates
Little progress is made when this
Happens, but we constantly need
To improve. Ideas grow upon other
Ideas and growth occurs as we
Move forward, constantly trying
To make things better. Now we have
Vehicles which drive and park themselves
Cars that run on batteries; there are
Shortcomings but gradually we remove
The kinks. Flights into space are
Becoming more frequent because we
Have wealthy individuals willing to
Invest and take risk. It is amazing to
Watch this type of involvement. The
Government has the propensity to
Waste and have cost overruns
Besides making the same mistakes
To stand up may mean ridicule and
Death. Spies needed in war efforts
Are hard to find for this reason. We see
What must be done; stake out enemy
Positions and then get the details back
Without getting caught. This is difficult
To do and during the British invasion of
New York, one man Nathan Hale saw the
Need to volunteer to be a spy. He was
Caught and sentenced to die. He was
Given a chance for final words and while
Being heckled by the British, finished his
Oratory with the immortal and inspiring
Words, “I only regret that I have but one
Life to give for my country. He redefined
Patriotism. We should seek his courage
Stanski on May 16, 2025
Steve Haarman 