On July 30, while delivering the eulogy for a universally admired, loved, and respected humanitarian, John R. Lewis, the nation’s 44th President – himself an African-American – artfully, eloquently, and passionately reminded all of us the work of perfecting the American experiment continues.
The former President also reminded us the legislative gains achieved and paid for with crushed dreams and aspirations, blood, even lives, are not permanent; those gains are continuously under assault by the current U.S. Supreme Court and the current American President.
The work of perfecting and protecting democracy is analogous to nurturing the family garden or the family farm. Gardens/farms of any size require nutrients, commitment, and sacrifice.
The most potent weapon in our citizens’ arsenal for defense of liberty, inclusion, and justice is the right to vote. The awesome power of the vote is derived from our commitment to preserve it for all – not just a pre-selected group or category.
When we vote, we express our collective will and our preference for an alternative to taking up arms against tyranny.
At a moment in time, our story will be written. What we do or fail to do in the struggle for liberty, inclusion, and justice will become part of our legacy. How will your story be written?
