"Freedom, Justice and Dignity" ABC's Martha Raddatz interviews Homeland's Mandy Patinkin

ABC News Martha Raddatz from "This Week", talked to Mandy Patinkin of Homeland in a rare look behind the scenes.  In the interview aired October 11, 2015, he said,  "I hope there is something people learn from Homeland.  I hope there is something being taught about when we act on our own arrogance and thinking we are right (pause) what happens...people make mistakes."

During the interview with Raddatz, Mandy Patinkin mentioned he had previously met with John Brennan, CIA Director, and said about that meeting "...he wanted me to see his heart, and he wanted me to see that these CIA guys, these guys that get a lot of heat, that they are human beings.  What I love about Homeland is at their best, like Shakespeare...to show both sides fully, so whoever the enemy is, and on both sides I think we are all the enemy, and we are all not the enemy, when we do that, that's the game.  And if people feel that they are paid attention to, if they are being listened to, if they are being respected, I think the world will change.  Freedom, justice and dignity."

Yes, please, Mr. Patinkin!  We all desire freedom, justice and dignity.  We are lucky to be here and we all want to be heard.   I don't have to be someone's BFF or have them over to dinner to acknowledge that we all have the right to our own opinions.

It's easy to draw a "line in the sand" when we haven't walked in someone else's shoes.  Of course, "evil" is a different category; but many of us are trying our best most of the time.  The more we are able to consider other peoples' opinions and actions, the more our minds are open to better personal and global solutions.  Allowing someone to be heard isn't the same as agreeing with them.  I would make a terrible judge and a horrible member of a jury because I can easily put myself in someone else's shoes.

Our egos can get us into trouble when we believe it's not possible for us to be wrong.  I have seen that happen in the government agencies, but it happens to other people in other jobs, too.  If you haven't watched it, Homeland is an awesome show!  Most of us want the world to be better for our children.  I am grateful to the men and women who put their lives on the line to keep us free.

Have a great day!

xo
Conni