I always talk about diversity as I travel the country on speaking engagements. Of course, I share that sentiment, not only because we are Americans and it is the right and moral thing to do; I also talk about diversity as a good way to solve problems.
I’ll give you an example. I used to volunteer for a group dedicated to cleaning up the Bronx River, which flowed through my old neighborhood. The Bronx River connects one of the poorest neighborhood in the USA, (my old one) and one of the wealthiest, Westchester County. That made the mix of people at Bronx River Alliance meetings racially and economically diverse. Our dissimilarity allowed us to look at problems differently, allowing us to come up with better solutions faster
The Democratic Party is having trouble delivering a message that is more than platitudes we all already know. (Yes, everyone should have a shot at the American Dream; yes, higher education should be easy to obtain; yes, everyone should have health care etc.) But it’s all the same stuff we keep hearing.
Maybe the Democratic Party needs a shot of multiculturism in their veins to help come up with a clear message. If the GOP is not what it used to be, perhaps the Democratic Party should change as well. Perhaps it should become the party of multiculturalism where thinking and openness are welcomed in order to solve specific problems. Maybe it should become the party that uses diversity to create as opposed to using “monoculturism” to destroy or divide.
Could be?
It’s a shame actors use their status for political gains. I have watched SS since it first started (as a child anyways, and later with my 29 year old daughter). I very much appreciate you as Maria in SS, and from what I can tell you fall into that typical Hollywood Liberal atmosphere. Please realize though there are many more “working class” people out there in the real world (not the make believe world) that believe in the law and the constitution. Diversity is a great thing as long as it follows the laws of the land. I’m sure you came into this country as a legal citizen and followed the protocols. The divide exists in people who do not follow the laws/rules of the land…nothing more. I think if such divide existed 30 years ago on SS then it would be different than today I’d love to debate you in a 1 on 1 with the issues. Regardless, I appreciate what you have done over the years for children (including myself). I’ve always enjoyed SS and you as part of it. Yes, I am GOP. There will never be “monoculturism”. Cultures in this world are way too proud to fall into this utopian, liberal viewpoint. It’s nice you have these feelings, but lets face reality…
Thanks for your comment. I’m always interested in reading other perspectives. Very glad you enjoyed Sesame Street.