I’ve been around for quite a few decades, and I remember with longing a kinder, gentler America: one based on principles such as this one, expounded by the nation’s sixth president, John Quincy Adams:

“America . . . goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all.”

As we approach our 250th anniversary, we have a great many accomplishments to be proud of . . . and, especially lately, much to be ashamed of.

Wouldn’t this be a good time to honor our past as a means to preserving our future?

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
1/22/26