April 19, 2005

Shall not perish from the earth

By Matthew May
There are moments in history when time and circumstance come together in the most appropriate fashion. Such is the case today when President George W. Bush is scheduled to travel to Springfield, Illinois, to participate in the official dedication of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. True to the spirit of the day and the memory of the Emancipator, President Bush's remarks will be brief. Yet that is not the only reason why it is most appropriate that this particular president is in position to help dedicate this particular presidential library. Not since President Lincoln has an American president been confronted with a level of carnage within the borders of the United States that President Bush faced in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. While the Civil War was different, and much deadlier to the American populace, the threat we continue to face is no less serious. Both presidents staked their reputations, and risked their electoral lives — and in the 16th...(Read Full Article)