Sometimes the right thing’s not easy to do.
But not for you! Yahoo! –Dr. Seuss

It’s true, the right thing is not always easy to do.

One thing that’s not been easy to do this pasts election campaign, is to show signs of respect. I’m thinking of one particular instance where one of the candidates was attending a Broadway show with his family. Some of the audience wasn’t too accepting of him being there.

But then, in an unapologetic manner, even members of the cast, shouted negative comments and slogans at this person. Yes, in front of the whole ticket purchasing audience. The politician didn’t make too much of this. No real fuss from him.

But I was appalled at this kind of disrespect and insolence. It is very unbecoming of any person, but of a professional character actor and his fellow thespians. Outrageous.

George Washington would have been shocked and dismayed at such an unprofessional outburst. I think the audience should have been as well. But no. That’s too much to ask in this day and age.

George’s rule was: “Every Action done in Company ought to be with
Some Sign of Respect to those that are present.” (“110 Rules of Civility and Descent Behavior in Company and Conversation,” as quoted in Founding Fathers—Uncommon Heroes” page 42, 2003, by Steven W. Allen).