46.2 Million People Across U.S. in Poverty in 2010. "From Where I Stand" Sr. Joan Chittister NCR Online

http://ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/462-million-people-across-us-poverty-2010

http://ncronline.org/blogs/where-i-stand/why-our-country-just-not-functioning

"Otherwise we will go on playing Russian roulette with our national future instead of putting our hope in those great old three-legged races we once staged at every county fair.
You remember those: Opposite types -- tall/small, old/young, male/female -- are organized into pairs who must run the course together. The problem is that to win the race you have to cooperate with your partner, however unlike you both may be, because one of your legs and one of theirs is tied together.
The model of the limping, halting, awkward three-legged race couldn’t possibly be any worse for the country than the dangerous game we’re playing right now. "[Benedictine Sr. Joan Chittister is a longtime contributor to NCR.]

Bridget Mary's Reflection:
Sr. Joan, I think your analogy not only challenges politicans, but all of us to get it together. Yes, differences can be worked through and compromise is possible. We can come up with creative and better solutions for the common good of our country and the world. Yes, it is uncomfortable, yes we will fail, but we can cross the finish line by pulling together in the same direction. Let us unite to end poverty and work together as a people for justice and compassion for all! Let's communicate this message to our nation's leaders.
Bridget Mary Meehan, ARCWP