There's a lot of talk in Washington this week about Monday's Air Force One flyover of New York City, and all the panic that it created. The incident itself isn't really that big of deal, and only requires a simple apology from the president to the people of NYC. But, in D.C. today, we are enjoying every governmental agency denying any knowledge that AF1 was going for a photo-op over the Statue of Liberty. It would seem that from Obama down to the least secretary in the White House, no one wants to claim responsibility. It is definately pass-the-buck season in D.C.
I've been reading Andy Stanley's book "The Principle of the Path," and some of what I'm taking from that book made me think of the AF1 incident where no one wants to take responsibility. I'll give my review of the book later, but Andy talks a lot about how the decisions we make thoughout life have an impact on what happens later in our lives. So, an angle on that would include "responsibility."
As we listen to the talking heads and the governmental heads try to shirk responsibility, I wonder what would happen in our country if those at the top simply admitted they blew it. Maybe, just maybe, people would start to have respect for politicians and public leaders again.
Instead, we see leaders hard at work saving their appearance rather than admitting what everyone already knows. It's a clear case of "The Emperor's New Suit."
Prov 28:13 - Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
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