"Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Space?"
Too many prominent Americans are afraid to take risks by standing up to Trump. That could "give death" to democracy.
We need some Patrick Henrys. And we need them now.
No, we’re not to the point of contemplating the armed resistance Henry implored his fellow Virginians to mount in 1775 in the face of British tyranny. But he did believe liberty was worth dying for.
Henry was standing up to a king. Donald Trump pines to be a king. Don’t dare call that hyperbole anymore.
Can’t we find leaders who aren’t afraid to lose some status or influence — or, God forbid, serious money — in the defense of liberty?
Not many so far. And every day seems to bring another Profile in Cowardice.