Can we all get along?

Our American politicians set the worst example for not getting along and their inability work together as never been so bad. Like millions of people I wish this would change and just a few nights ago, we saw “Animal Odd Couples,” a TV documentary, on “Nature.”

This great PBS show, was featuring a whole menagerie of animals that would normally never get along but were becoming best friends and caring buddies for one another. Their behavior wasn't just based on motherly or fraternal instincts but most importantly, on great old compassion!

Among other unlikely pairings, the show successively featured an cheetah with a Labrador retriever as well as a lion with a coyote, that had all grown up together from the time they were babies, then the most touching one, I felt, an old, blind horse and a goat that took up the role of being his everyday guide and protector.

What a great lesson for us humans that can't stand each other, let alone tolerate anything or feel compassionate towards other folks. That's right, enough to put all of our politicians to shame!