Lessons from Florida. One-party state. Children living in poverty. Frayed society in paradise.
Sunday night...probably too few...Americans watched CBS' 60 Minutes story on the growing number of homeless children in Seminole County, Florida. It was heartbreaking. I was heartbroken. I know this community. I know these children. It is a metaphor for growing poverty among children in the United States. Poverty among children...our children...in this country...is expected to reach 25%. This country of ours. This one of boundless hopes, boundless dreams, boundless opportunities.
25%. 25%. 25%. 25%. 25%.
How many times does it need to be repeated before our elected leaders, business leaders, community leaders....all of us...say enough. And do something about it. Will those elected to serve the collective needs of our nation...our state...our communities...finally...let the word...poverty...slip from their lips? Why is this tolerated? Do we not care enough? Is it too hard?
25%. 25%. 25%. 25%. 25%.
How many times does it need to be repeated before our elected leaders, business leaders, community leaders....all of us...say enough. And do something about it. Will those elected to serve the collective needs of our nation...our state...our communities...finally...let the word...poverty...slip from their lips? Why is this tolerated? Do we not care enough? Is it too hard?