You all know very well that I am more than a little encouraged by recent political developments in the States. And since the adjective "conservative" has taken on a number of terrifying faces in recent times, it is good to have proof (see above) that age doesn't necessarily force us to take it on.
Among so many other things, here's to raising the minimum wage, offering universal and affordable health care, retiring with a good pension (or, hey! any pension at all), creating alternative energy supplies, offering excellent and affordable education, actually leaving no child behind, ending wars that continue to claim precious lives every day... Here's to all of that and a whole lot more.
Here's to big change.
