A MORE PERFECT UNION

America’s ideals of liberty and justice for all have been a work in progress for a long time. Progress has been tediously slow, but steady. Mistakes have been made. Setbacks have been painful and frequent. Progress has come only through determination, dedication, and constant struggle, but it has come. Democratic government requires pursuing the greater good and addressing the needs of a greatly diversified electorate, comprised of frequently opposing and passionately held beliefs. It’s a volatile and uneasy accord, which is achieved only through compromise and concession. Make no mistake. The decisions we make as we deal or fail to deal with the current kerfuffle will shape our children’s future for decades to come. Our democracy works as intended only when each of its three branches demonstrate a healthy respect for Truth, Justice and its fellow branches. Events currently unfolding will literally determine whether our democracy survives and whether our government of, by, and for the people will continue its time-honored pursuit of liberty and justice for all. Embrace the future, be civil, and participate in the essential process of democracy. A perfect union is a mighty lofty goal, but a more perfect union is attainable when we work together. SC