hmmm…..
Not very classy, that’s what I think about the boos the First Lady and the Vice-First Lady received at the NASCAR event held yesterday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Supported elsewhere during the event, the boos came when they were introduced to say those famous words, “Start your engines”. The women were at the track to promote a cause that should be dear to all of our hearts called “Joining Forces.” The idea behind the promotion is to support military veterans and their families. No matter what your political leanings, I think supporting our military is something we all can do.
Class is a characteristic that you either have or you don’t. And I don’t think it can be taught. It is more than good taste. Good taste has to do with things you acquire but class has nothing to do with possessions at all. Class is opening the door for a lady. Class is allowing a gentleman to do that. Class is winning gracefully – or losing gracefully for that matter. Class is about respect, graciousness and hospitality – none of which was shown by the boos at the speedway.
I would rather have class than fame. Fame can be taken away; class never can. It has nothing to how wealthy you are. For example, Mother Teresa had class and Howard Hughes did not. Perhaps the best way we can nudge our children toward a little class is to model it for them every day. And one way we can do that is by saying thank you to our veterans.
hmmm…..
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