The Great Unifier

If there is one thing that most everyone seems to long for is a leader who can bring the country together; a dynamic being that unites folks despite differences they might have in politics and the array of issues that fall under that broad umbrella. Plus, to make the chances of such a dream becoming a reality even more remote, generally people long for such a unifier to work his or her magic without there being such an act as terrible as war or act of terrorism behind their message. For all wishing for such an entity to emerge, I have good news. This great unifier is already among us. Further, it is something with which we are all familiar. It is - -drumroll please - pizza!


That's right. Pizza. That glorious treat everyone has sampled, many on more than one occasion. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and as reported in The New York Times, on any given day, one in eight Americans eight Americans eat pizza, mostly for dinner. Further, it is not uncommon for folks to have it for breakfast. In fact, the federal government reports that four percent of children have a slice or two when beginning their day. They find it to be as tasty and it is convenient. It is amazing what a mixture of wheat flour, cornmeal, cheese and some type of topping can do.   


This great unifier has more than taste and convenience going for it. There is also the matter of what it represents and/or communicates. Specifically, this treat signifies a level of comfort and fun that most people of all ages find reassuring. Bill collectors may be at the door, acts of violence may be happening someone in the world, and temperatures may be going up and down like an out-of-control yo yo, but despite pizza has a way of bringing out the smiles despite those and other harsh realities. Those who communicate for a living should take a page from this great unifier's book and incorporate its underlying message into their daily communiques. After all, we could all use a bit more harmony.