First post

I thought that opening a blog spot in the New Year is appropriate.The year gone by has been eventful,albeit with the wrong kinds of events.Stuff we do not need encores of.But then there is hope,however cautious,and a desire to make things better.The common citizen wants change and he wants above all else peace and security.Is he going to get it? I dont know.I am not sure that new systems,checks,weapons,equipment et al will do the trick.The change we need is to root out the apathy and corruption which is so hard wired in the genes of those in power.I am afraid that without this no system,however modern, can work.As long as we have a group of people for whom rules,checks and balances are just another opportunity of making money,there can be no real progress or security.In times when things are "normal' this corruption is viewed as a neccessary evil.Something that facilitates the wheels of society.However when we are hit by a virtual terror invasion and lives are lost, guns misfire,bullets pierce outdated helmets and we are left weeping, holding the bloody remains of our city,then the rot hits closer to home.The "what ifs" and "if only" questions start pouring in.We have seen the heroism of our foot soldiers,laying their life on the line.What is needed now is some real patriotism from those who lead.It is time to say Enough!! let there be accountability instead of rhetoric,governance instead of grandstanding,concern instead of arrogance and nationalism instead of vote bank jingoism.