“In a democracy, the policy of the leaders is the policy of the people. So don’t be shocked when our grandkids bury much of this generation as traitors to the nation, to the world and to humanity. Most likely, they will come to know that ‘somehow’ was nurtured by fear, insecurity and indifference, leaving the country vulnerable to unchecked, unchallenged parasites.

“Luckily this country is still a democracy. People still have a voice. People still can take action. It can start after Pat’s birthday.” Read Kevin Tillman’s “After Pat’s Birthday”

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