Prudence is a word we seldom hear these days. In reply to a question, our beloved president George Bush, Sr. anwered, "It wouldn't be prudent." Ever since, that phrase has been used in comedy. But do we know, when we hear the word prudence, what it means?
All definitions point in the same direction. Prudence means caution, discretion, managing carefully and with economy.
Seems that governments, worldwide, are becoming less prudent. Old grudges have festered, and it becomes increasingly evident that their differences will not be settled peaceably. Prudence is the last thing on anyone's mind. Rash, bold, to the point of irresponsibility, that's what I'm seeing, and it makes me mighty nervous.
I think we ought to begin to use that word, prudence, more. I think we should demand to hear what George Sr. uttered from our next president.
1 comment:
Prudence is for wimps ( not that there is anything wrong with them ).
One need not admire these careful types. We reserve that for the daring, adventurous , dashing heroes. These are the ones we vote into office and follow, even unto death. No wonder that the world seems to be ssuch a dangerous place.
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