To those who wish to lead

April 25, 2019

You want us to see you as a soldier of democracy, yet he trains the young, arming them with knowledge so they may advance the rise of the generations who will follow.

You portray yourself as a defender of freedom, yet she removes the shackles of ignorance sending imaginations soaring to unprecedented heights in search of what is possible.

You position yourself as a promoter of liberty, yet he allows the young to stand on his shoulders so they may confidently reach the next rung on the climb toward equality.

You describe yourself as the architect of the future, yet she constructs places of learning, replacing the dark cold of intolerance with the warm light of understanding and acceptance.

You paint yourself as a champion of the people, yet he inspires others to create a society where moving forward does not mean leaving others behind.

You call yourself a leading citizen of the greatest country that ever was, but it is because they call themselves teachers, our children may someday realize the promise of a better world.

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