Senator Joseph McCarthy (R-WI) accuses Edward R. Murrow of associating with a “terrorist organization.”

The vile fear-mongering of John McCain, Sarah Palin, Nancy Pfotenhauer, Michele Bachmann et al reminded me of Joe McCarthy’s reign of terror in the 1950s.

Speculation is rampant about the “real” America, who is “anti-American,” and on the illusory “associations” of a United States Senator. Americans shout “kill him!” and “terrorist!” at political rallies. Is this what we want in our country — again? Really?

Enough with the “us” and “them” mentality, or the “red states” and the “blue states.” This country is in an economic crisis now, but we’re also in a social and cultural crisis.

We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately. ~ Ben Franklin

Here’s an excellent video by some Fort Myers, Florida high school students, which is a tribute to Edward R. Murrow: We Will Not Walk in Fear.

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