Too often we pick a group (or man of a group) and feel safe about this group. Then we become brainwashed and become a foot soldier of that group led by a wo/man. Rarely do we ever question the group and the underlying thoughts and assumptions of the group. We march like an obedient soldier. We sing the tune like a good choir girl/boy. All in all, we are social engineered by the masters of the group. All in all, we accept because thinking about the thoughts of the group is very difficult proposition to sort all the knots and entanglement of thoughts. Yet, it is in this very sorting out part, the tension, the conflict, the feeling of lost, and ultimately the resolution which nurtures us into a new level consciousness and understanding. Many times we don't want to do these things because change is scary and we are afraid of who or what we might become if we try. Sometimes our action based upon the group think feels wrong but we put these voices in a box and say to oneself, be obedient, don't deviate. Why? If we do, we might lose our belonging and togetherness with the group. So instead of being a free thinker, a truth seeker, we actually become a group thinker, and group preacher because it's easier and less risky. Who cares about being free or morally right. We just need to be on the right side of the war. Pick your horse and place your bet because your future depends on it. How about your children's future? The bets you place, and the horses you pick have huge ramification on your children's future outcome. Pick a winner who screws them over, and all may have been for naught. History is littered with those who place their whole future on the horse. For a very long time the horse wins many races and all seems jolly and happy. Then suddenly the horse becomes lame and your fortune crashes with this lame horse. Horses are non-durable concept. They may run many great races but eventually the horse becomes lame. We must place our hopes and future on a much more durable concept. We must root our future and children on thoughts and feelings. Although they are fleeting at times, when rooted in sound reasoning, they are the most durable concept we have in society. Keep your mind open and your heart open.