Today in the news there is a lot of flap about Don Imus, a rather pompous radio and television talk-show personality. Imus was called out for racial slurs. His comments were reprehensible. Don’t even get me started on the cast of characters that are throwing stones at this character. It goes without writing there is no place for racial slurs – period. This has to be a universal truth.

I have suggested that clearly there are some universal principles that apply to everyone regardless of culture, beliefs, social standards, sex, age, race or education.

We seem to know universally that it isn’t OK to cheat, steal or kill (terrorist withstanding). I have suggested that not butting in lines, throwing trash just anywhere or polluting fresh water with abandon are also universal no no’s. That surely people know that it is good behavior to responsibly follow through to their word. Believe me when I tell you I have taken a beating for such claims; read the Blog comments and argumentative discussions on the Forum. There certainly are many who will not agree that these civil behaviors are no-brainers.

Personally I see a lot of the objections as an excuse for a ‘life as usual’ standard. I hear about the need to educate those who should know better to begin with in my opinion; and that some of the changes I suggest will take generations to be effective. I should reconsider and revitalize the discussion of reparations through meetings and meaningless dialogue. I listen to people who suggest better conduct is a step backwards and when I suggest that we all just do it rather talk about it, I am rebuked for being a dreamer and unrealistic.

I have argued for freedom at borders sighting bad laws as no excuse for demanding compliance (remember how this Country legally treated the blacks not too many years ago). The border issue is one that certainly has been a debate; and in fact I believe the majority of Americans want the big wall.

I have called for more humane and responsible conduct by US and Mexico immigration offices. I have questioned the right of their authority. You have read it all here.

I have called for more responsible behavior regarding environmental issues – with many suggesting I am unrealistic and expecting way too much from many of my fellow man.

Not one afraid of controversy and tongue-lashings I admit that I am a dreamer with visions of a healthier, safer, more peaceful and happier world; a world where the universality of man will be an accepted norm. Some of my suggestions have not been tied closely to reality. But, I like what the Englishman James Allen wrote more than 100 years ago about dreamers.

“The dreamers are the saviors of the world. As the visible world is sustained by the invisible, so humanity, through all its trials and mistakes and suffering, is nourished by the beautiful visions of its solitary dreamers.

Humanity cannot forget its dreamers; it cannot let their ideals fade and die. It lives in them; it knows them as the realities which it shall one day see and know…Those who cherish a beautiful vision, a lofty ideal in their hearts, will one day realize it.”

There are good people that are falling through the cracks of many of these border and immigration issues. I have written about some of them here. It takes courage and selflessness to embrace those who are different and to support issues that may not make life easier for us personally but may be better for all of us universally.

I wrote a short while back that there would be further discussion about the cultural difference between U.S. and Mexican peoples; and yes differences do exist – no question. But lets start this conversation off by realizing that it will and should include some universal truths and not dismiss them as unrealistic pie in the sky dreams.

Stay Tuned!