Dear Mr. President, We Will Walk Together

America is a great nation.  It has been under attack too much in recent years. Terrorism and natural disasters deserve all of our energy. But the biggest threat-divisiveness internally-has created too many distractions.  That was borne out in the recent elections where billions were spent on campaign promises…and what will change?

I suggest we change at least our attitudes and work together. I believe most of those who ran for office and all of those who were elected have good intentions for Americans. Let us walk together.  Let us start with one thing, get one thing right before we try to do all things.  I’m talking about jobs.  Job one is employment for Americans.

My prayers are with those who will graduate next month, and next spring –that jobs await them.  My prayers are with those who struggle with unemployment and underemployment. My prayers are with workers who are growing older but who bring no less energy to their jobs – that they won’t be forced out. Ours is not a nation of the “47%” waiting for entitlements.  Ours is a nation of people who want to earn wages and determine their own prosperity.

Who will take the first step? 

Mr. President, you have won your job, and you will have my support.  It is fitting you begin your second term on Martin Luther King Day.  I call on you to sponsor a nationwide job fair on that day.