In the week or so since Donald Trump clinched the Republican nomination, a theme has emerged among conservative writers. Numerous commentators and political leaders we respect, and with whom we often agree, have concluded that the two worst things that could possibly happen to the country would be a Hillary Clinton presidency and a Trump presidency.

Opinion remains split as to which of these options would be the absolute worst and which would be only second worst. From there, many of their discussions become unhinged, as the authors question the morality, sanity, commitment, and integrity of those who fail to rally behind the appropriately-designated second worst fate that could befall America.

A bit more perspective might be in order.