Showing up to protect 300 votes is far from enough to protect the future of the Jewish people.
In Brad Sherman's district 300 votes are a significant make or break margin. This is a no-brainer.
I should say I have known Brad Sherman for many years. My opinion of him has always been favorable and I believe him to be an honest man. Of course I believed many other congressmen to be also. I am no longer so foolish.
In 1973 I cried and applauded as I watched President Richard M. Nixon resign from office. For numerous reasons, not the least of which was pride in two reporters who had stood up to the most powerful man in the world and won, I was overcome with joy when the American system won out over corruption.
The process was safe and the country and our forefathers could sleep knowing it all still worked. I, and so many of my fellow Americans, no longer sleep under this illusion.
Where once a president was forced to resign for breaking into the Watergate, playing dirty tricks on Democratic candidates and abusing his power, we now applaud such efforts. We smirk smugly and call it the "Chicago" way.
When did corruption become honorable?
We excuse and cajole these egregious acts and malign those who oppose dishonesty and a lack of respect for American ideals. Welcome back to the Nixon White House ladies and gentlemen.
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