Sam, a teacher, mindful of the difference between
Listening and lecturing, believes in moderation,
Recognizes the limits of his knowledge
And the danger in mass approval.
Knowing herself to be a minority,
Sarah forswears the easy, vituperative onslaught
When truth is inconvenient and
Accepts the possibility of error.
Fearful of rejection
Both unwilling to surrender their patriotism
To the scoundrel who demands
Condemnation of things alien.
They take responsibility for their actions,
Allowing for real failure
And something better than success;
A sense of self.
Both believe we can learn from others.
They believe when you say the President
Should not address school children
You are talking about skin color.
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