What a great year this has been!
The evil terrorist group ISIS dominated the news when the year started, but they have been subdued, thanks in no small part to the efforts of valiant United States military forces and renewed leadership under Secretary of Defense James Mattis – great news.
Despite nearly a year of searching, former FBI Director Robert Mueller’s investigation of our commander in chief has not yet turned up evidence of collusion with the Russians to influence last year’s election. On the contrary, the investigation reveals other sinister attempts to apparently sabotage the election process. Anytime the truth comes out, it’s great news.
Meanwhile, the headlines in our local business section reveal more great news: Middle-class tax cuts will follow the tax reform bill; stock markets are at all-time highs; new home starts and existing home sales are rising; and, our community anticipates more new businesses and job opportunities. That’s great news for us and our children.
Yet, I’m not naive enough to think everyone shares my perceptions of the news. Many have concerns about our future that are as gloomy as mine are rosy. None of us has a crystal ball that gives us clear guidance in choosing effective courses for the future. Instead, in a free country we make choices based on our beliefs and our opportunities. Results are not guaranteed.