What we need is more courage
At the end of “The Help,” moviegoers applauded the courage of the women. I wonder, “Did we applaud the Civil Rights Bill, which was courageously passed during that decade?”
Courage seems to be lacking today, especially in the media. There seems to be no journalists, only commentators. TV stations have avoided Ron Paul, who was second in both Iowa and Georgia straw polls. The reporters must feel they know more than the public. They report on every move of the tea party although only 20 percent of Americans endorse their message. Compare that with 80 percent of Americans who believe the super-rich should pay their share. Even George H.W. Bush courageously reinstated taxes.
Congress, especially, lacks courage. Paul Neely commented about the “Good Bob Corker,” the courageous Bob we elected — not the “indentured Bob,” who seems to endorse all Republican ideas, whether or not they are good for our country.
I wish President Obama had the courage to support EPA for the good of future generations. I wish he and Congress had the courage and belief in America to launch a major program — trains. Eisenhower did this for Interstates; Kennedy did this for space. Interstate trains would help our economy, environment, business and travel.