Jesus said: “The truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32.
We do not hear enough truth. Lies predominate government. Not enough are yet speaking out against the falsehoods. Though I believe in due course they will. Sooner than later, I hope.
When I was a young man, we were made aware of the Red Scare” (fear of the spread of Communism). There was an abounding tsunami of hate and recrimination abroad in the land.
For instance, people were called before a Congressional committee, found in contempt and jailed for refusing to name names of alleged communists or “fellow travelers.”
Most prominent in this witch hunt were Senator Joseph McCarthy and his committee counsel, the notorious Roy Cohn, who held hearings for example, concerning suspected lax security in the U.S. Army. During the hearings, Army counsel Joseph Welch was inspired by a disparaging McCarthy allegation as to a member of his staff, to famously respond, “Have you no sense of decency?”
This was a a turning point, as CBS commentator Edward R. Murrow seized upon the moment to call out McCarthy on national TV in 1954 saying, inter alia: “This is no time to keep silent…..we can deny our heritage and our history, but we cannot escape responsibility for the result. There is no way for a citizen of the republic to abdicate his responsibility…..Cassius was right: ‘The fault dear Brutus is not in the stars, but in ourselves.”‘
Amazingly, 70 years later, Roy Cohn’s dark influence still abounds in the land.
Where have you gone Messrs. Welch and Murrow? A needy nation turns its lonely heart to you.
I had the good fortune many years ago to briefly meet with Edward R. Murrow in a relaxed setting. It was the Stamford Yacht Club. I was on a boat next to Murrow’s. It was evening. We started chatting. He invited me to come on board. He was as honest and frank personally in our talk as he was professionally. It is true. We need more of him.
Most have taken to kneeling to Trump. Others remain quiet.
At the moment, and sooner than expected, the people have begun speaking out. Republicans and Democrats alike. Recent town meetings reflect the situation. People are becoming increasingly pissed off at Trump’s first five weeks in office and are speaking out. The time, hopefully soon, when political leaders of both parties will do likewise.
Enjoy your day!