When I was in college, one New Year Resolution took root and made a real difference in my soul. For every negative thing I thought about someone, I would think of three good things. It didn't convert many of my opinions, but it improved the context of my opinions immeasurably.
I am frankly disapointed by today's news that Paul LaPage will be Maine's next govenor. So in the interest of refreshing that earlier practice, here are three good things about Paul LaPage, a creature who God created:
1. He will be Maine's first franco-american govenor. This is long overdue and a healing of community wounds. The Holocust and Human Rights Museum of Maine has sponsored a great series this fall about the impact of prejudice in Maine's franco-american and catholic communities. (If you ever get a chance to hear Prof. Alan Whitmore of USM speak-run right over!)
2. We will never have to wonder what he thinks about anything. He says what he means and he means what he says.
3. He was elected in a free and fair election, by the will of the people of Maine. His election re-invests members of the community who have felt disempowered. This broadens our body politic. No blows were exchanged, we have the resoures to meet the basic needs of all, and we each have the personal power and freedom to make a difference.
Now about the casino vote, that's not a person, so I have no good things to say......
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