MY SAY: THE CUSTODIANS OF DEMOCRACY
In 1969 my husband and I bought a pre-revolutionary house. While a kitchen and plumbing and electricity were obviously added, the original structure, inside and out were intact. After one really harsh Connecticut winter when I contemplated certain restorations and changes, my late husband, the finest and most thoughtful person told me. “We must be cautious about changes…. we are not only owners…. we are custodians of a bit of history.”
His words echo when we celebrate patriotism and legacy in America. We are the custodians of the democracy crafted by our extraordinary founders. Some changes are always necessary and flaws must be fixed by discussion and legislation, but the basic tenets of our freedom and the right to vote and the laws that provide homeland security must always be guarded and protected, and they are being vigorously challenged.
The right to dissent is both a privilege and an obligation of our custody of democracy. But, there is no right to threaten and beat journalists; there is no right to censor those with whom we disagree; there is no right to assume power and challenge the legitimacy of an election by violence and libel; there is no right to threaten national security by demanding open borders and giving sanctuary to those who break the law.
My rather gloomy mood was lifted by the President’s speech and military displays on July 4th, when I saw thousands upon thousands of Americans who braved the blistering heat waving our flag and cheering for America and our defense forces.
They are the custodians of democracy. May patriotism always prevail….rsk
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