The Right Thing

Can someone explain to me why this made me tear up? I watched this and just out of the blue… waterworks. I was a little shocked at my emotional reaction, to say the least. I still can't figure it out...

Maybe the reason is that I wish my dad were still alive to see this. He fought in the Vietnam war (101st airborne). He loved his country and his family…His outlook on EVERYTHING changed after Vietnam. Perhaps it made me cry because I miss my dad. I have no idea...

Anyways…PLEASE! Watch this video.

Every high school civics class needs to watch this video tomorrow and next year and 25 years from now. It builds and around minute six effectively deals with one of the most troubling aspects of this election. Its theme of inclusion is the perfect response to the hate and division.

I've always liked Powell and felt a ton of empathy for him during the days he had to say things he didn't believe in. At least that was my personal view at the time. I believe in redemption and that people CAN be better and do better. Learning you were wrong is a powerful emotion. The honesty that comes with that admission can be soul searing.

Here's a man, a hero to many, and a Republican, reminding people that many of those soldiers who fight and die for us are NOT Christian, they're NOT white, they're NOT rich. And yet, they STILL fight and die for US. They deserve to be included. They MUST be included.

Thank you General Powell. You did the right thing. Thank you for choosing your country over politics and even friendship. Yours is a voice of reason over irrational hatred.