Valentine’s Day: The Power of the Minority Can Help the Majority (An Open Letter to Speaker John Boehner)
by Cyma Shapiro
I recently saw your interview on “60 Minutes,” and was left with the feeling that I have work to do on your behalf. In past years, I’ve written Valentine’s Day posts on “The Power of One Helps Make a Whole” and “The Power of One: Honoring Yourself.”
This year, during Valentine’s Day, I will take this a step further to embrace you with open arms while trying to sort out your methodologies and approach. I’ll call it “The Power of the Minority Can Help the Majority.” I am not discussing politics, Mr. Speaker.
I find it hard to believe that anyone with goodness in their heart can support policies which will hurt the majority of others, especially the downtrodden. I’m writing to appeal to your better nature and your heart. […]