CREATING A NATIONAL MOVEMENT

I've discussed this issue in past blogs, but I need this particular issue to resonate with a few, then more than a few, then a few hundred, then a few thousand, and, finally, I would be satisfied with a few million of my fellow Americans. (And, who, knows, perhaps the whole world.)

I call it "THE THREE C's", the threesome in which a majority of us is completely lacking.

Of course, it's much more noticeable in our politicians--local, state and national--but I notice it every day. Cyclists ignoring a friendly wave from another cyclist, drivers with cell phones permanently attached to their ear, cutting off, riding two lanes or just being oblivious to the dangers they can cause. I'm sure many of you can come up with your own pet peeves.

Folks, there is a disconnect pervading our culture and I feel it's becoming more prevalent every day.

The first "C" is Civility. Being polite to one another is the foundation of the three "C's" The lack of it is causing our society to become less of a society and more of there's me and the rest of you don't count.

The second "C" is Courteousness. It means showing good manners and embracing civility. It means listening and hearing instead of just hearing and then rejecting. It means listening to someonelse's opinion without trying to either shout him down, beat him up or, worse, shooting him/her.

The final "C" is Considerateness. It embodies civility, courtesy and an awareness for another's feelings and/or circumstances. Considerateness, is deliberate, reflective and prudent.

Is there anyone out there who feels as I do and would like to see the "C's" become a national movement. It won't cost any thing except a really important change in attitude and action.

I would really appreciate someone who has national stature, to take this and make it happen.

More in future blogs.