I guess life always has barriers and events that act as the blue jay. They disrupt and prevent people from participating. They determine conditions and actions. And, if that weren't the case, then I guess we wouldn't need a thing called government. But, like the bird feeder, we have a diversity of people and we all need to participate.
Government is the institution that helps balance the needs, opportunities and responsibilities.
As a community, I believe Indiana faces many challenges. We must all strive for continuous improvement. But we must remain a community that respects our differences and works towards a common good. Better schools, a strong economy, and a government we can trust. We must not be enemies.