Republicans, Democrats, Greens - all clamoring that they are right. “The only way to do this is MY way!” No matter what your ideology is, one thing is for sure - there is someone, somewhere, that believes their way is right. Their belief is just as strong as yours. So who is right? Who holds the ultimate truth?

Most of the strife in the world today comes from one group trying to force their beliefs on another group. Both believing they are right. “I’m on God’s side.” Yeah, right! Just like two High School football teams before the big game, each praying to God to help them win. How dare anyone ask God to take sides. Muslims sending suicide bombers to show that Allah is on their side and that the infidels deserve to die. Catholics vs. Protestants in Ireland. What the Hell is going on here. Is it that important that everyone believe the same things I do?

Of course, you have a right to defend your beliefs. But, you do not have a humanitarian right to force your beliefs on other people. Educate them if you want (propaganda), but don’t use force and violence to convince others. If someone is trying to force you into believing something, then you do have the right to push back, but only to the point at which you were pushed.

Can the world’s problems be solved this way. Yes, but it will take a long time. And this is where it starts. People must begin talking about this way of thinking, but most importantly, they must begin thinking and acting in this way. It all starts on a personal level. How you deal with the people around you daily will make a difference in how countries deal with each other. Yours may be a very small contribution to peace on earth, but mighty rivers start with a single drop of rain. Make your drop one for the good.

Together we can bring about real change.

-- Milo Burns