Wow. This was simply astounding to read.

THANK YOU :)

I also share your passionate views and perspectives about American "exceptionalism." We CAN and MUST do better, simple as that.

And yet, if it really were that simple, it would have already happened, you know? That's how it feels to me, anyway..."America being drunk on itself"

YES, because it is, and the "hangover" is affecting us all. I am quite literally sick and tired of these bland non-committal statements of "Thoughts and prayers" - they mean absolutely NOTHING.

I can not even begin to imagine how it must have felt to you to be witness to a child's lifeless body.

My heart goes out to you about this, Sir.

I'm now following you and I would appreciate a follow back if you are so inclined :)