This democracy ain’t gonna perpetuate itself.
It never has. It has survived only because of the commitment and sacrifices made by Americans for two and a half centuries. And because despite our differences, we have always ultimately bent toward justice, although it has never been a smooth curve.
It’s gotten pretty dicey more than a few times. But the Genius That is America has always come through with a Hail Mary, a walk-off homer or a three-point buzzer beater to save our bacon.
To extend the sports metaphor, “Who’s gonna step up and make a play now?”
It’s late. Make a play. Players make plays. Great players make great plays, late.
I will have quite a lot to say about this subject leading up to Thursday’s anniversary of the darkest and most threatening day in American history.
I will try to parcel it out.
Today’s “ration” is reflected in my daily video on this website. I ask you to view it, and respond.