Honor Thy Forefathers

On this date in 1743 Thomas Jefferson was born.  On this date in 2025 I imagine him rolling over in his grave, clawing at the earth in a desperate attempt to salvage the democracy he helped to birth.

Some time ago, I read a work by a historian who said that Thomas Jefferson never imagined that someone like Donald Trump could ever be elected president. Jefferson had more faith in Americans than that. Despite the inventor, thinker, and writer that he was, I guess Jefferson never imagined the power of social media to corrupt the flow of information along with our minds, morals, and democracy.

As the news becomes more grim these words (attributed to Voltaire) have been on repeat in my mind:

                    Truly, whoever can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. 

In honor of Jefferson's birthday, I would ask that you send a birthday note or card or email to your elected representatives and share this quote.  Ask them, "How far are you willing to go in supporting Donald Trump's agenda?"  Demand a reply.

Courage is the sister of anger, and so my sisters and brothers, let's honor our forefathers today.  Pick up a pen, a phone, a tablet, or a laptop and let our elected officials know we are watching, and we will not allow them to destroy us, our fellow citizens, or our inheritance.