In early childhood education, American children are taught that America was founded in part by fighting a Revolutionary War against the British.
But from an academic viewpoint, that is not true. It was in fact a war of independence.
Why?
Because the founders kept intact virtually all of the British governing institutions.
The one thing that the founders did not want was a king.
With the results of the recent election, it is clear that American voters have returned to the White House a person who sees himself as close to that role as any in our history.
For the first time, we are going to watch a twice-impeached convicted felon, a seditious fraudster who caused the deaths of police officers and the desecration of the nation’s capitol, take that stage and the oath of office.
His former commander in chief and several of his former cabinet and close aids during his first administration have categorically said he is unfit for the office.
According to open press reports, his former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said “he displays fascist tendencies.”
What will history say about this period in America? What will we teach our children? What is one to feel when seeing a former respected boss on an enemies list, as I have?
Although America fought a war of independence, I wonder if our future as a democracy will face a true revolution but one that comes from within.
Bart Kavruck
Port Townsend