Poetic Thoughts

Eeny, meeny, miny, mo….

Which way now does Egypt go?

So many choices, options glow

with promises gleaming,

Now they’re free to pick a  prize

Which sparkly one before their eyes

Seems really really really nice…..

Only a clear, deliberate plan will keep this country moving toward its goal of freedom and self expression.

There are way too many sparkly, enticing ideas and options to try out along the way, temptations to put one group in charge, take charge where things are lax,  let the people go home

The real work happens now. What idea rules a country?

What is the vision. How is it accomplished?

The world has not suffered much success with forms of theocracy. Unfortunately for human nature, when we get all worked up about an idea we tend to become exclusive, close minded and arbitrary – none of which leads to good governing. People are either suppressed or freed. Religions by definition demand ideological allegiance. Belief. A dictatorship of ideas. Democracies demand personal responsibility.  Belief systems put rules in place, fostering resistance and oppression. Democracy creates a forum for many voices and the need to resolve differences peacefully. Within the bounds of democracy, many beliefs can flourish. Within the bounds of a religious group, time and again, only one belief is tolerated.

Democracy, or theocracy….

Which will the choice be……