“The greatness of America
lies not in being more enlightened
than any other nation,
but rather in her ability
to repair her faults.”
Alexis de Tocqueville
I believe this nation has some deep faults, ones that have come into the glaring light of day in recent years. I believe many who have been more marginalized in our society knew those faults were there, even while so many people were blinded by privilege. But I believe that many millions now are clear-eyed about the challenges ahead.
You are determined to fight and VOTE. To repair is not easy work. But I believe it is already underway. This is still your America."
Excerpt from Dan Rather's post.
I certainly hope he's right- I believe in the ability of Americans to reach out, be generous, and share their hope for the future, but I also fear for those of us who have retreated into a different sort of place entirely.
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