As the Democratic primary process moves forward–and a candidate is eventually chosen–what real prospect of change will that candidate bring to the country?
Considering the system we have, should we expect any politician to truly represent the people? In reality, if we want to see change, we cannot expect someone else to do it for us–a politician can only go so far. Real change requires action by the people.
US Army Pfc. Jesse Givens died in Iraq in the service of his country on the first of May, 2003, in his 34th year. He wrote this letter to his wife Melissa, his five year-old son Dakota (nicknamed ‘Toad’) and his unborn child Carson (nicknamed ‘Bean’). He asked Melissa not to open the envelope unless he was killed. ‘Please, only read it if I don’t come home,’ he wrote. ‘Please put it away and hopefully you will never have to read it.’
Andrew Garland, baritone
Lee Hoiby, composer and pianist
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Copyright Rock Valley Music Co. 2006