ONE DAY OF PEACE
By Don C. Reed
Yesterday, July 13th, 2024, while participating in the Democratic process, former President Donald J. Trump was shot in the ear: injured in what can only be described as an assassination attempt.
The Secret Service performed admirably, and Trump himself was utterly defiant, shouting “Fight, fight!” and shaking his fist, even as he was taken away.
A spokesman described Mr. Trump’s condition as “fine”, doubtless reassuring family, friends and supporters.
But even so, the man was just shot!
Before the campaign sweeps us off our feet again, let us take one bipartisan moment for the Trump family. They did not lose their patriarch; nor did the Republican party lose its unquestioned leader. But it was a terrifyingly near thing.
Tomorrow the battle begins again.
The issues of our time will be fought out. Bystanders lost deserve mourning.
But for today, as the Trump family comes together, let us wish them peace.
This one brief day.