On the eve of the violence, loss of life, and wounding in Tucson our nation is uniting once again. It is sobering that this happens mostly in a sense of tragedy. Politicians suddenly become human again and for some time the us versus them game is paused. The arguments and the political backbiting has stalled on red states versus blue states and I am reminded and at the same time distantly hopeful that this is the way our politics should work. We can have spirited and calm conversation. We should have the ability to disagree that all should be able to state their ideas and their opinions without threat or reprisal. It is the very essence of our country. I just hope that we don't go back to yesterday and the bickering of 2010.
We have had this opportunity many times before. I vividly remember September 12, 2001. As I took the train that morning, people were human as they somberly walked to their destinations. Strangers said hello with friendly glances and gone was some of the road rage that plagued the streets and highways. We stood together united and some weeks later that unity began to break apart and we went back to business as usual. There is an opportunity for us to try again and we must all take a part.
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