Things we should be worried about
The fundamental human right to work with dignity – nothing is more important than honest work that allows each of us to meet our obligations with dignity and respect.
Virtually, every creed, religious or humanistic, proclaims the basic concept of each person’s right to work. It cannot be said more eloquently than the statement expressed by the Catholic Church's seven themes on Social Justice.
"Work is fundamental to the dignity of a person. Work, to use an image, 'anoints' us with dignity, fills us with dignity, makes us similar to God, who has worked and still works, who always acts..."
- Pope Francis, Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and World Labor Day, 5/1/13
"I address a strong appeal from my heart that the dignity and safety of the worker always be protected."
- Pope Francis, Regina Caeli, 4/28/13
Most everyone would agree with these statements. Yet, we now face a future where automation is eliminating jobs by the thousands. Will there be future jobs available for those that need them?
We hear that the jobs of the future will be there. The issue is the training and education these positions require. The other question that is not answered is even with training and education will there still be enough work for everyone that needs a job?
And, why are not governments addressing this future crisis that now seems inevitable? This is a pending social crisis of enormous proportions that if not addressed now will change the social fabric of all societies.
Think about it.
Events of the day……
It seems every President defines their legacy by the way they handle the inevitable political roadblocks and various created obstructions to their policies that occur during their administration. President Obama spent eight years working at doing just that. Only time will tell if he succeeded. The problem is for the American people to resolve as well. After all, they are the ones most hurt when their political system is allowed to fail them. And now we begin again............
Think about it……..
Until next time,
Brother Giovanni
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