EDITORIAL//The Holiday Season

The holiday season has come upon us once again, and we find ourselves faced once more with the age-old juxtaposition between the forces of good and the forces of evil. This is no melodramatic statement, somewhat of a cliché though it may be. Christmas is the perfect time of year for looking at the interplay between hope, love, courage, heroism, fear, avarice and corruption. Santa himself embodies the ultimate physical manifestation of karma, and the idea that somehow, justice is served. This season brings him together with the forces of American capitalism, as well as religious devotion and family bonding. The spirit of the holidays encompasses love, hope, family and, most of all, faith
                This year in particular, the season has specific importance. The year has been an eventful one to say the least; from a historic election, to the deeply divisive Proposition 8 here in California, and even away from the political stage, where an economic crisis hit and continues to hit home with millions of Americans each and every day. These times have proven themselves of great import. Even in recent times, the corruption continues: governor of Illinois, Rod R. Blagojevich, was just accused of heinous deeds that have been described by his federal prosecutor as causing “Lincoln to turn over in his grave.” These events are constant reminders that the forces of hate, corruption, and deceit are all around us, but the holiday season is unique in that it brings to the table, in direct contrast to these oppressive forces, all that is good in society: the hope of a child who waits anxiously to open his presents the following morning, or the love between family and friends in front of a fireplace. We hope that you find the joy in the world, even in these troubled times.
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