As we continue to live in a more
polarized world, it is necessary to find ways to bring the narrative to the
center. Getting both sides to agree on common goals, and removing any signs of
extreme movements that hurt the population in the long run is definitely
something that must be done. For some time now I have been advocating for
political leadership to move to the center in order to get things done and not
polarize the country. This idea of creating the center movement may not fit so
much with those who believe in the extreme left or right. Nevertheless, I
strongly believe that finding ways to advance where there is no space to compromise
is extremely important. We cannot build a world where only extremes rule, and
where the center along with compromise cannot be met by anyone simply because
the easy way out is to demand that the other side adhere to your cause instead
of searching for common grounds.
What happened recently with Brett
Kavanaugh and his confirmation is another sign of the need of finding ways to
work together. Destroying someone’s reputation or a victim’s version of events
only for political gain is really disgusting and unacceptable. And this is
exactly what happened during the hearings. There was more attention paid to
what would happened if both sides would be successful or unsuccessful at their
political objectives than to the two human beings being exposed. Dr. Ford and
Justice Kavanaugh were pawns in a dirty game of politics. But this is not the
first time this happens where extremes govern the political spectrum,
therefore, and, as a consequence of today’s political atmosphere, creating the
need for a different message.
Some of you might ask what the center
movement is. It is the idea of promoting young leadership that can be
multifaceted and apply policies that can solve real problems with effective
leadership in order to get the job done. If a city requires a social or liberal
solution, what would be the problem in doing so? Obviously the answer to this
question should be that there should be no problem in being pragmatic and
solving problems without falling into the idea that if I solve a problem with a
liberal idea, then I am a communist or socialist. This is ridiculous.
On the other hand, if a city
requires a right wing solution to a problem, why not put it into effect in
order to solve the community’s problems. This should not make anyone call the
leadership extreme, or falling into fascism. This would also be ridiculous. Therefore,
the center movement is based on solving problems using the best possible way to
address the issues without having to choose a side. The only side we must
choose is the one that stands right beside the people, not with special
interests or political groups. In the end, it is about making things happen,
and not just listening to one side. We must listen to everyone, not alienate
anyone for thinking differently and try to come together- brainstorming- to
find solutions that really benefit the people. This is what the center movement
I believe in stands for, and expressing this does not make me anything
different than a man who believes that by listening to others I can be a better
leader who executes what is best for the people I represent.
The center movement is a vision,
a changing force that will take over the political landscape, and, as more and
more politicians continue to sell extreme ideas where people are obliged to
follow because they have no other choice in between the two extremes being
sold, then no one will follow anyone because of the message, and this is
extremely dangerous. If this continues to happen, then the center movement will
continue to grow and I will be a strong advocate of it. Supporting new ideas,
leaders and a message of hope is definitely something I strongly believe in and
consider is the way to move forward.
Cristhian Mancera Mejia
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