This Season is special. Christians around the world celebrate the birth of their Savior. Jewish families remember the miracle of the Menora as worship is restored in the Jerusalem Temple in 164 BC. Even a nation like Japan, with few Christian and Jewish adherents, allows time for festivities and gift exchanges, all because of events 2000 years ago.

Please keep reading! I am not going to give one more analysis of the recent non-elections or the hypocrisy of politicians and their earmarked spending habits. Nor am I going to issue another nostalgic paean to Thanksgiving – though it is one of the purest Holidays we have.

One of the most startling realities of our day is the short attention span of the public. We are daily exposed to new “factoids” and inherently unable to focus on the most serious issues for any length of time. I call this phenomenon the “ADD generation.”

As I survey the world scene and the ideological coloring of all reporting – whether domestic or foreign – there is a shrill refrain that that attacks my sensibilities.

During this July 4th week, we will hear paeans of praise (richly deserved) for the selfless women and men who sacrificed on the fields of battle for our freedom. We will also encounter loud protestors angry at “King George’s” policies in Iraq. We will barbeque a variety of foods and enjoy summer with family and friends. We will also observe disquieting events in North Korea and Iran. We will thank God and the Founders for our nation, even as we look for solutions to seemingly intractable problems.