If you didn’t know, there is an election in ten days. In the next 12 months there are many more around the world. A lot has been written, here is my 2 cents. This is a view heavily influenced by the recent death of Allister Sparks and the wonderful book he wrote about South Africa.

Remember that everyone involved is a real living breathing person capable of thought, compassion, and change. Real deep profound change.

So as we all vote in the next 12 months, in the US, Germany, France, and Spain. Remember to vote for the world that you want; independently of the obstacles and dangers along the road.

Looking only at the obstacles would have left Mandela as a political prisoner on island.