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The Path to Glory

There is nothing noble about starting a war.  Almost invariably, wars are launched so that many soldiers may fight and kill in order to win further power and wealth for a few who are seldom near the fray.  But that is not what moves the individual soldier to fight and face the ultimate sacrifice.

Somewhere in amid mesh of motivating forces that inspire the young civilian lad or lass to sign on for the danger and misery that accompanies the infantry soldier’s uniform comes a call to character.

Alongside the drum beating and yearning for vague glories, the young person forges a principle that lifts him outside himself.

“These people of mine, and this cause are worth my total  devotion. No matter what my previous plans, no matter what  danger, this demands my utmost dedication – I give it freely – I  serve with pride.”

If there lies any nobility in the tragedy of each war, it may be found in that individual soldier’s choice to serve that loftier mission as he sees it.

May we all take inspiration from those folks, who with heroic innocence answer this call to character and bravely devote themselves to that which they believe.

Bart Jackson

 

 

 

Bill Golden Edits the Times

Commenting on The New York Times’ May 24th front page feature “The Places in the U.S. Where Disaster Strikes,”  climate change solutions advocate Bill Golden made the following assessment.  “I think it is excellent that the Times is drawing these destructive storms to our attention.  However, I think it is important to understand that this problem is not episodic – nor is it local.  These devastations will occur again and it will take strong federal involvement and national awareness to protect ourselves.  It is important to realize all the options that are on the table.”
      Bill Golden is the founding president of the National Institute for Coastal and Harbor Infrastructure (Nichi.org)  To learn more visit “A Bold Plan for the Next Superstorms” episode on The Art of the  CEO.                  https://www.theartoftheceo.com/episodes/bold-plan-next-super-storms/