System drags down nation
As a point of reference, consider JFK’s speech delivered at the commencement ceremony of American University. Compare that work with the stuff that is coming out of the mouths of our present presidential candidates.
I weep when I think of our country’s future. It’s not the candidates “fault.” They are just opportunists. It’s something in the nature of our system that has lead to this sad state of affairs. Maybe the system is in decline … too many holy wars that are unwinnable and no industrialized medieval-style wars like World War II.
It is well-proven that our system works well for that sort of thing, providing unification and focus.
Corwin Malott
Spokane