Never let “Differences” hinder good relations

Have you ever had the thought that society continues to make new rules to deal with old problems, rather than producing real solutions?

Race relations, Equal Rights and Equality and Diversity in one form or another have proved difficult to instil in many.

The United Kingdom is a very diverse nation as was illustrated recently, that Polish is the Countries second language and others developing behind.

Why is it so hard for everyone to get along at times?

I guess that when we meet someone from outside the UK and immediately call them “Foreign”, we set an immediate stumbling block.

We don’t do well with anything we consider “different” and yet when we travel we consider it to be a positive experience.

I laughed recently to hear someone say “having trampled our influence on most parts of the World over Centuries it’s ironic to hear people say we should close our borders to “outsiders”.

Is it true that legislation educates people?

The evidence suggests not.

The very nature of legislation means that an issue in society has reached “breakdown” and it looks at penalties rather than education.

When Leeds dislikes Sheffield and the South dislikes the North it seems there is a “programmed” root barrier.

A little humour between each other about our differences can create a bond but to use differences as an excuse to deal badly with people reveals that WE are part of the problem.

Our conduct and attitude will influence others, not least our children.

We are part of the “new” education needed to prove that respect is due to everyone.

Until we learn to accept that dealing with others needs to be driven by genuine respect we cannot make progress.

Is it not time to examine our lists of “Foreign” and “Different” ideas that radiate negativity and learn to celebrate all that’s good in people and stop judging them by some vague notion of “Origins”?

Lending support for each other makes us stronger.

It may of course mean we have to learn a little “Humility”.