Elections and the Code

We all want what we want, but only a dictator gets to do everything he or she wants.  Unfortunately (or fortunately), democracy is more like a team sport, with different individuals with different agendas learning how to play together in order to succeed!  This is a good example of how sports are a great laboratory for learning how to live off the playing field!  After Tuesday’s election is over, about half of the country will be unhappy with the results.  What does the Code have to say about this?  We think the Code’s tenets speak to us in many ways: as individuals, as members of the team, and as members of our country.  The truth is that we are all on our National Team…  Which tenet is the most challenging to you – doing your best when you don’t care?  Respecting those who differ?  As individuals, how can we be become more informed and better  team members by listening to those who differ from us?  As team members, how can we help the team come together and improve, even if we disagree with the strategy?  Are we willing to give the same effort and sacrifice for the sake of our country as we are for our team?