Today is my granddaughter Madeline's second birthday. It is because of her, her sister Grace, and her brother Sean that I care so much about the future. It is what motivates me to get up at 5 a.m. to write every day.
I want a safe world for Maddie. I want clean skies and clear water and peace around the world. I want her to know that she can always see a doctor when she is sick, and that she doesn't have to worry about having enough to eat.
We owe Maddie and all the other two year olds in this country a decent place to grow up. We owe them leaders who care enough about them not to engage in foolish wars, or build up a huge national debt that they will have to pay for someday, and who are decent enough not to reward their cronies with the money that should go towards securing their future.
By the time Maddie reaches her third birthday, we will have elected a new president. The best present she could possibly receive would be the election of someone wise and humane, someone with the vision and the strength to restore the country that was taken away over six years ago.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADDIE!
