Democracy cannot protect itself. It needs constant attention and effort from all of us to keep it functioning well so it can continue to be a shield of justice for its citizens from the dangerous and selfish forces that are always working to destroy it.

I was listening to one of my favorite musical artists Sade, the other day. She was singing her song, Pearls. Due to recent event in the news, it really hammered me. It really reminded me as I sat in a Panera Bread restaurant, drinking my coffee, how lucky I have