It is difficult to examine a situation as it is occurring and state firmly, “this is right” or, “this is wrong.” Usually we are swayed by the forces at work. Not until after all is said and done can we look back and say, “that was right” or, “that was wrong.” Very often we each view the situation differently, but the majority opinion will be what most history books record. While Abraham Lincoln was a very unpopular president through most of his term, now he is viewed as one of the greatest American presidents in history.
Twenty-twenty hindsight. The knowledge that what has occurred was necessary, or wasn't. It makes me wonder, after this is ended, and the world is again something new (or rather very much older), will we examine what is happening now and state “this was good” or “this was bad”? When the forces now at work have had their peace and are finally still; when the consequences of our actions have revealed themselves; what then?
That is the real question, isn't it? What then? Will what matters today really mean anything tomorrow? Was it for tomorrow that we fought, died, rioted, ran, lived, lied? Or was it still for what had occurred yesterday? Once today has passed, as the smoke clears for tomorrow, what then?
Whatever it is, we'll have brought it on ourselves.
God bless us, if he will.
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