The eclectic, dynamic, philosophical populace which comprises the vast middle and virtual heart of this incomparable republic knows well where we’ve been, appreciates where we’re at, and anticipates with great hope where we are going. It’s sad that some won’t follow, but it’s time to let them go, and strive onward ever onward toward our goal. Our goal, much like that of our nation’s founding fathers, is quite simple: a more perfect union, and the greatest degree of liberty achievable within a framework of just laws, assistance for those who require assistance, and fundamental environmental safeguards. Despite their obstructionism, those who oppose our goals must be held blameless. Some are led by their better angels to rise above their ignorance and base, primordial natures and strive for high ideals, while others, by their natures, are unable. It’s not their fault, and we must feel pity rather than petulance for them, but we must under no circumstances allow them to hinder us from our cause or rob us of our joy in its pursuit.
Since its inception,
our Republic has emerged slowly but steadily from the world’s history of
bigotry, racism and intolerance, toward a more just, merciful and compassionate
society. At this moment in time, our country is more polarized than at any time
since our Civil War, but this is one moment in time. We survived our Civil War
and we will survive this. Martin Luther king Jr. said, “The arc of the moral
universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” Despite the greed and corruption
that will always be a threat to the greater good and the common man, more than
ever in the history of the world, our society as a whole seeks enlightenment
and justice. And today more than ever, those things are attainable if we rein
in our petty, partisan differences and work together for truth, justice and the
American way. SC
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