In 1897, Newsman, Francis Pharcellus Church, wrote a story which appeared on The Editorial Page of The New York Sun. It was called, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus". The letter was in response to a little 8-year old girl’s question as to whether there is a Santa Claus, and has become part of Christmas lore in the United States for more than 112 years.
This week, I had the opportunity to write a response to a caller who believes that "it’s all good" and then in an act of supreme hypocrisy, took me to task and then hung up on me because I was candid and honest in response to her questions. I was not positive enough for her!
The letter sums up my philosophy on life, Earl’s work and my own personal perspective on integrity. In today’s world too many have learned to compromise their integrity in order to stay in business and too few are willing to take a stand for what they believe in for fear of being rejected, and ridiculed. Even more are willing to turn away a watchful eye and say, "It’s all good - it’s an opportunity to give love and forgiveness" and in so doing, allow pain and suffering to visit still more innocent people instead of taking a stand for what’s right.
