Different ideologies can exist within the borders of those who can compassionately represent a congress or coming together of reasonable minds.

Yet, what happens when discussion is not promoted, but reason is exchanged for degradation ...and name-calling and nonsense prevail?

Let's look at the nation of China.  Defined by its borders, those who are considered natives or inhabitants of China are called Chinese.  Nearing the mid-1900's, civil war took on the identity of Nationalists vs Communists.  It has been said that the Nationalists, under the direction of Chiang Kai-Shek, did not satisfy enough of the interest groups.  It has also been said that the Communists, under the direction of Mao, told the peasants exactly what they wanted to hear.

The Communists prevailed, and what followed was 40-70 million deaths through starvation, forced labor, and executions.  It is estimated that 3 million were tortured to death.

Surfing the internet for whatever version you believe, it is overwhelmingly agreed that whatever you personally believe to be true ...there were two very different ideologies and approaches towards realizing dreams and aspirations.

It may also be duly noted that one person's dreams may be another's nightmare.

That aside, one historian has assessed the past in view of today's China, stating that it may presently be closer to Chiang's vision than Mao's.

Whether you live in China, Russia, Egypt, Great Britain, or the United states of America ...there exists a measure of national pride.

Throughout history, there may be slight variations in national borders ...yet, what goes on within those borders may vary drastically.  What a country was 200 years ago, may not be recognized today for what it once was ...only the nation's borders and a few landmarks may ring familiar and be recognized for what it once was.

The United States of America has been able to exercise countless freedoms, inclusive of 'freedom of the press' ...which I guess, this is a version of.  Yet, within our system of 'checks and balances', we have the freedom to make changes ...and ultimately, I guess, that would include the ability to make choices and decisions that would allow us to perhaps feel free to destroy ourselves.  

Is that the worst that could be imagined?

No, I don't believe it is.

Many people are looking at the world stage, viewing numerous riots and revolutions as a necessary step towards healthy change.  

I do not see it that same way.

Do I think this is the worst the world can conjure up?

No, I do not.

It is true that I am proud of our soldiers who serve to defend our nation.  And I take a similar pride and comfort in looking to those who work tirelessly to serve within our country to do their best to keep us safe. Yet, often I think we are confused with who our true enemy is.

I am not proud of the division being promoted in our country, that is not that different than the supported origins of uprisings that have taken place in other nations.  I am horrified by the brutal abortions that have found their way under the radar ...through stealth movement, also aided by the diversion of defending of 'rights'.

Self often massacres the inherent rights of others. Yet, self also is the master of deceiving itself.

What is the worst that can be imagined?

The worst is when we put our'selves' above God.  It is tragic to think that any of us could self-destruct by denying our laws, or our constitution ...but, that is not the worse that could happen. The worse thing we could do is ...to deny our Lord, and the authority of the Bible through which He presents Himself to us.

When we fail to realize this as a nation, and as a people ...it is more than I can imagine, or would want to imagine.