John Lewis: his last words for us all

[Lynx]

Yamiche Alcindor wrote:

John Lewis asked The NYT to publish this on the day of his funeral. It is necessary reading. He writes, “When you see something that is not right, you must say something ... Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/opinion/john-lewis-civil-rights-america.html

May we all do our part to make this happen.

[Sef]

Thank you for posting this. I watched much of the funeral yesterday. Sad to lose people like Lewis, especially at a time when we need their voices the most.

[Lynx]

I listened to Obama's eulogy. John Lewis was a remarkable man - of purpose, faith, and actions. We need the voting rights act now more than ever.

[Bookfan]

Obama's eulogy was just wonderful - and a call to action.

[Sef]

Ditto. When I watch Obama now, I am filled again with pride but also deep sadness. This is what dignity, compassion and leadership look like. How far we have fallen.

I mourn for John Lewis, but also for this nation and the world.