Still not too late
The ripple effect is a very common phrase used to convey the idea of larger things being the result of a small one. It is often referred and used to encourage positivity and bring about a sense of courage in many matters. However, it is important to note that the ripple effect is like a double-edged sword. It can be used to not only encourage positive change, but also spread negative things. Just like one bad grain of rice can contaminate the whole pot, one blind eye to
ward justice can corrupt the whole nation, and one injustice can lead to turmoil.
“Absolute Justice, Kindness and Kinship” are the words of Mirza Tahir Ahmed that should not be overlooked as we witnessed the horrible attacks on our democracy at Capitol Hill ( Tahir 2008). As a citizen of Fitchburg, I want to safeguard our city from unrest by providing rights to our neighbors, peers, and others to be the model of excellence for others to follow before it is too late.
These past years we have witnessed much hate and intolerance being shown by many including some officials of government. After denying basic rights to people in an attempt to benefit themselves, we have now come to see the true colors of those who we trusted to handle our national affairs. Without essential principles to provide and abide by like justice, kinship, and forgiveness; no nation can prosper.
Sadly, after many attempts of reminders and warnings of a democratic collapse by many experts and researchers, national disasters and possible civil war from different religious and civil leaders, congress failed to provide justice, kindness, protection and kinship for all. Lawmakers need to cease from encouraging mobs and extremists to grow and create chaos on this soil. As leaders they cannot just resign and wash their hands of failing to create an environment safe for all Americans.
There should be interventions in place for all of our leaders who failed to do justice to their oaths and disregarded American values to which we are all held accountable to. Mere speeches are not enough to progress this country forward. Lawmakers need to be more attentive to the needs of “the republic, for which it stands. One nation, under God, indivisible, and justice for all.”
— Hafsa Asfa
Fitchburg