The Nation We Are Becoming
I sometimes wonder why would anyone run for President of the United States. But then I realize the nature of the "political animal," as Aristotle so perfectly labeled us. The power is seductive for those attracted to same. The desire to sit at the top of the heap, call the shots, and perhaps most significant, to realize you have a place in history, must be all to much for those of us with enormous egos to be assuaged. Occasionally, we'll see a genuinely selfless person throw his/her hat into the ring, but for most who give it a try, they all have that common denominator. In this current campaign, we've seen some new lows. Decorum be damned, most of the political discussions that pass for serious commentary quickly disintegrate into alley fights with people talking over each other smiling a smarmy smile until some kind of order is restored. What I've seen on the networks lately, I wouldn't let stand in a classroom discussion. Some role models we're