In moments when I find myself feeling a bit of despair about the direction our country is taking (like days when the Democratic Senate caved on protecting the rights of Americans because of scare tactics), I need to find inspiration. More often than not, I find it in the form of young people who are not willing to concede the fight, and who often make compelling cases for change.
One of those moments came today, watching Sean Morrison speak about the need for health care for all Americans yesterday:
Well done, Sean.
Article by Don Pogreba
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way to go.
i say sean today walking around on campus. don’t think he knows who i am, but next time i see him, imma tell him i heard his speech.
what the hell is wrong with our government? freakin’ health care.
i hate people who don’t think this is an issue.
As usual, Mr. Morrison spoke wonderfully. His message, however, trumped even his skill as an orator. Well done Sean! Very, very impressive.
Sean did an awesome job — both writing the speech and giving it.
That guy is going places.
I think most of the credit has to go to his high school debate coach, whoever that was.