Freedom

In Alabama, in the 1960s, the governor moved to regulate group protest: no more than two people could walk together down the street. So the citizens of Selma walked two-by-two in a line a half mile long to protest segregation.

Deep in my heart, I do believe that
We’ll walk hand in hand, some day
(“We Shall Overcome” (African-American spiritual))

And no president, governor, king or dictator of any country has the right to control the lives of other people. Now, people all over the world believe in this freedom, as witnessed by the courage and determination of the people of Ukraine.

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let it be
And when all the brokenhearted people living in the world agree
There will be an answer
Let it be
(“Let It Be” (Paul McCartney))

-Lynn Cunningham