I don’t know if it’s a human, or just an American phenomenon, but it seems that when we have no common enemy, we fight with each other. In either case, it’s time we realized the futility in this approach to living together on this small planet..
Human, I'm afraid. This seems to be the MO for most of us humans. Just look at all the wars going on in various parts of our poor planet. Seems to me there are some folks who are working mighty hard right now to start WWIII, and to destroy democracies. We really, really have to do all we can to stop this from happening.
Since Friday morning, this question you ask hasn't left me: "Who among your neighbors with Trump yard signs would happily assist in the promised mass deportations, turning neighbors in, throwing luggage and belongings out windows and onto the ground and shoving families into rail cars?" I fear it is a legitimate question. I live in a lovely neighborhood with great neighbors, but I fear it can happen here.
Like the small child that smashes a treasured toy only to cry over the pieces, those who support that man will not understand, no they refuse to understand, the consequence of destroying our flawed, fragile democracy. We will never get it back because in their anger over the loss they created the broken pieces will be scattered forever.
Thank you, David, again, for this reminder about why people are drawn to this country and how powerful that draw remains. Stories like this bear repeating again and again for the younger generation to know history that has formed today. Thank you for including the powerful photograph.
I am inspired every day as I read your column. No one hits the nail on the head in the creative way you do. What an honor it would be to meet you and experience the energy that you put into living.
Perhaps it is a ‘human’ trait, but the concerning part is that we as a country tend to turn against each other when not united behind a common goal or enemy… Not sure if that’s the case universally.
Thinking of Gustavo Gutierrez,Peruvian priest of the people, who wrote A Theology of Liberation and the preferencial option for the poor at the time of Pope John XXIII and Vatican II but was later vilified by Pope John II as a Marxist. He died last week at 96.
The key word is "shameful" ... and they have no shame. They have no appreciation even for the reason why 'The Statue of Liberty' stands on a small island outside of NYC's harbor, or from whence 'she' came. Trump, one 'New Yorker' in particular, apparently is clueless of the sentiment engraved on Liberty's welcoming sign. He and many others ought to "look it up."
Thank you David. I am quite disappointed in Substack as it has turned into a pro Trump bash Harris rag. I would like to continue to subscribe to you through my email
I don’t know if it’s a human, or just an American phenomenon, but it seems that when we have no common enemy, we fight with each other. In either case, it’s time we realized the futility in this approach to living together on this small planet..
Human, I'm afraid. This seems to be the MO for most of us humans. Just look at all the wars going on in various parts of our poor planet. Seems to me there are some folks who are working mighty hard right now to start WWIII, and to destroy democracies. We really, really have to do all we can to stop this from happening.
Since Friday morning, this question you ask hasn't left me: "Who among your neighbors with Trump yard signs would happily assist in the promised mass deportations, turning neighbors in, throwing luggage and belongings out windows and onto the ground and shoving families into rail cars?" I fear it is a legitimate question. I live in a lovely neighborhood with great neighbors, but I fear it can happen here.
Like the small child that smashes a treasured toy only to cry over the pieces, those who support that man will not understand, no they refuse to understand, the consequence of destroying our flawed, fragile democracy. We will never get it back because in their anger over the loss they created the broken pieces will be scattered forever.
Thank you, David, again, for this reminder about why people are drawn to this country and how powerful that draw remains. Stories like this bear repeating again and again for the younger generation to know history that has formed today. Thank you for including the powerful photograph.
Thanks again for another excellent motivating column!
Thank you Fitz!
Fitz, thank you for the poignant reminder.
I am inspired every day as I read your column. No one hits the nail on the head in the creative way you do. What an honor it would be to meet you and experience the energy that you put into living.
Appropriate commentary David, thank you
Perhaps it is a ‘human’ trait, but the concerning part is that we as a country tend to turn against each other when not united behind a common goal or enemy… Not sure if that’s the case universally.
Thinking of Gustavo Gutierrez,Peruvian priest of the people, who wrote A Theology of Liberation and the preferencial option for the poor at the time of Pope John XXIII and Vatican II but was later vilified by Pope John II as a Marxist. He died last week at 96.
The key word is "shameful" ... and they have no shame. They have no appreciation even for the reason why 'The Statue of Liberty' stands on a small island outside of NYC's harbor, or from whence 'she' came. Trump, one 'New Yorker' in particular, apparently is clueless of the sentiment engraved on Liberty's welcoming sign. He and many others ought to "look it up."
I remember Kent State.
I am sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. My heart feels like it is breaking
Thank you David. I am quite disappointed in Substack as it has turned into a pro Trump bash Harris rag. I would like to continue to subscribe to you through my email
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