The recent devastating earthquake north of Rome is another reminder of how tenuously we live at the mercy of forces greater than ourselves. But not all of earth’s dislocations are natural. Rancorous fault lines in the political, economic, and social bedrock of our democracy are slowly pulling us apart. If the pressure continues to build, our country could be shaken to its very core. There have been times in America’s history when tragedy united us as a people. 9/11 was one of them. Since then, however, this bond has been unraveling, strung out by violence, lawlessness, and incendiary public discourse.  During this contentious presidential campaign, the rift within our country has widened further. This year we will mark a 9/11 milestone anniversary. Fifteen years ago, on a bright and beautiful morning, the lives of almost 3,000 innocent and unsuspecting victims ended in scenes of horror. Not a single shot was fired during the worst terrorist attack on American...(Read Full Article)