This article “Why Does it Take Tragedy to Unify Us?”, by Bob Greene, is about exactly what the title states. Why does it take a tragic accident, incident, or attack to unify us as a country? During these tragic moments is one of the few times that we all put our differences aside, and stand together as one country. Greene discusses how the recent shooting tragedy in Arizona has brought everyone in the community, and country together. He recognizes that these dark times are the times when we put our political differences aside, and realize that we are not each other’s enemies. Political leaders, and strong followers who are usually debating, and ripping each other apart, put their grudges aside during national tragedies. Greene reminisces how this same feeling radiated after 9/11, yet, soon everyone was back to their usual feuds. Why can’t we just accept that we rely on each other? Greene states, “If any good at all is to come from the heartbreak in Arizona, we'll remember to listen to each other, even and especially when we are predisposed to disagree. And, amid our lowered voices, to learn.” This is a great quote, and hopefully something that can become achievable in our society.
This article relates to our class because it is talking about the overall theme of coming together as one. Race, gender, political or religious affiliations should not matter. We are all human beings, and are not that different from each other. We all depend on each other, and should start listening to each other, and treating each other with the respect we do during a time of tragedy, all the time. Overall, this is an important lesson to be learned.
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