In a July 21st column,
Ottawa Citizen commentator Randall Denley has brought a balance to the
conversation initiated by Angelina Chapin. Although Chapin's comments were noteworthy,
they did underscore the notion that we are somehow collectively responsible to
address everyone's dissatisfaction with their life. Whether we compare
so-called privileged whites to the plight of visible minorities or draw attention
to some other alleged imbalance in our society, the 'we-they' factor is a
reality of life. While we can show compassion and offer a helping hand for those
in need, conquering the challenges on the highway of life is a shared responsibility.
Rather than routinely looking to others to address perceived injustices or
blaming someone else for our lot in life, perhaps the answers to some of the
problems may come from taking a long look in a mirror.
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