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Contributing To Our Society Is Of The Utmost Importance

Article 2 ~ September 2006

We may differ little from most other countries in the multiplicity of the problems that confront us. We share the evils which are theirs and ours and they are highlighted in the media to make us despair of the future of societies affected by them.

And the impression given here and elsewhere is that life in this day and age is fraught with danger so that to live safely and happily demands careful thought and wise action from each of us.

It also means that the demands on the keepers of law and order here are very many and they need all the skill, ingenuity and patience available to them in their attempts to attain a peaceful and prosperous society. It is an endless task, for with people there is always the weakness, sinfulness and lawlessness of a debased humanity.

We must do what we can as good citizens to make this the kind of country good for the good people who are in the huge majority. We share the sentiment of Theodore Roosevelt speaking about his USA: "This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in."

There is the imbalance in the media - bad news is the news - and good news is often given little or no recognition and less publicity. In Comment we try to be positive in our appreciation of what is worthy of commendation.

We think that a sporting event - very many of us are ex-soccer players, players, spectators and viewers of "the beautiful game" - deserves our unqualified approval, the Milk cup.

Happily it gets proper media coverage. We know how it all began and by whom its took form and shape. A good idea germinated in the minds of a few has become a stupendous achievement. And in specific ways - teams who participate come from many countries across the world, famous clubs are there with youngsters who could become icons of the sport just like so many former Milk Cup players of world renown.

The tournament is valuable in fostering cross-community relations and as a million pound industry with good effect on the economy of the country. The 2006 tournament marked twenty-four years of continuous growth, influence and prestige.

We make the point that beneficial community events must not be undervalued. Whatever is done to benefit people, and how they live must be commended.

That is what the Orange Institution is about, reminding people of the way to live fully and happily, by faith in Christ and with concentration on the value of Christian character and conduct. That contribution to life in any society is most important.

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