Democrats vs. democrats

By Michael Widlanski October 15, 2018

To be a Democrat is not the same as to be a “democrat.” To be a Democrat means belonging to a party ruled by mood-swings and slogans: “I’m with her,” “Yes we can,” and “Me, too.”

To be a democrat means trusting the power of the people, but understanding that the power of the people is restrained by law, custom and due process. A majority cannot vote to rape Joan or to rob John.

A majority -- in Congress or on campus -- cannot silence Jill or Jim, because it really hates them or what they’re saying. To be a democrat demands maturity and emotional intelligence. It means knowing that not all problems quickly meet perfect solutions. A democrat understands less-than-perfect compromises must be made.

To be a Democrat means demanding the tools of power the way a child demands toys, then throwing a tantrum when the toy arrives late or not at all. Worse, being a Democrat means to destroy the “toy” if it has to be shared with someone else.............Read more