Being the first of the year and everyone still a buzz about resolutions and such, I thought it perfect to re-introduce a cause that I strongly believe in – one that will truly be a fundamental in change, if we allow it to happen.
My theory is — How can we expect to help another if we can not accept another? This is why I want to make sure the everyone, EVERYONE is aware of:
I first wrote about me taking The Pledge back in early September of 2009. (click here for previous post) It is a movement started by the USA Network encouraging the
• combating prejudice, intolerance, discrimination and hate
• promoting greater acceptance, understanding and mutual respect of ALL people
The goal is simple. I’m a Character. You’re a Character. We are all Characters in some form or fashion. So it is time for Characters to Unite and make the USA – created by and made up of Characters – a better place.
In the past two months I’ve traveled quite a bit over the USA. From Northern New York to Southern Texas, from the East Coast to the Mighty Mississippi River and passed a million different people on the way. I stopped and talked to airline passengers from California, a couple from Portland, a kid who was coming back from Kansas, and the list goes on. All great conversations that make me very thankful that I was always encouraged to open the book before judging it by the cover. (although I do still struggle with it at times, the fundamentals were instilled long ago)
And so I ask you, dear reader, to take a look at the commercial clip below. You may have seen it already on the USA Network, or you may have seen the new one they’ve recently put out, but please take a two minutes and watch it again. Then if you feel inclined, go the the Characters Unit web site and Take the Pledge! Either way, it’s a great site to check out. You can read other people’s pledges, get involved in the discussions, or take a look at the 50 Things You Can do To Unite the USA.
If everyone tries a little more, our united bond (and country) will grow stronger and stronger each day.
