Today, we’ll see the inauguration of a man who by conventional standards would only be allowed into the White House on a guided tour.
We will be told that that Mr. Trump’s inauguration is not America’s finest day. I believe that is beside the point. What matters is that our system of government let us choose him—despite his many flaws—over a candidate who, while holding far more conventional credentials for the office, is morally repugnant.
I believe that Mr. Trump could do many good things for this country and that he will correct and heal much of the damage done in the last 8 years. I also believe that many of us will find ourselves busy trying to limit the damage he does, which could be great. That is the work of patriots. We don’t have to go to war to do this, or wrap ourselves in the flag. We just have to participate in governing our country. Far too many people have ignored that duty recently, and that should be the first thing we change.
The next four years will be rough and we’ll have to bring our A game every day, but we can do that.
God Bless America.
Now sound General Quarters.
Okie John