There is no such thing as a doubt that the extent of corruption in American politics makes it tough for this nation to make progress, and that’s primarily true no matter what one thinks of regardless of the phrase “progress” means: common healthcare, high quality public schooling, clear power and transportation, the lessening of the wealth chasm between the ultra-rich and the remainder of us, and so forth. The listing goes on.
Arguably, probably the most pitiable sufferer right here is the household of the kid who went to highschool this morning, solely to have his physique ripped to shreds by a deranged particular person with an assault rifle.
It didn’t need to occur. It was the results of a aware resolution made by a bunch of grasping cowards.