Throughout the past four years, there have been numerous references made to the division in the United States being greater than at any time in history since the Civil War. I have made those references myself, choosing the words to emphasize how deep the division between Americans was growing. The purpose, at least from my standpoint, was not to be dramatic or inflammatory; rather, the comparison was used to provide a context reminding us just how devastating the effects can be of a nation that turns against itself resulting in the loss of lives of fellow citizens and a threat to the ability of our precious democracy continuing in a functional manner.
LONG TIME GONE AND THE LESSONS OF LINCOLN
