Amicus Dei

Those who would divide and conquer the electorate in this primary season will find their 20th century strategy inappropriate and ill-received, for this time, we are not afraid. We are not afraid of each other, but affirm in one another those differences that make us each unique. We are not afraid of ideas or beliefs that differ from our own because a plurality of ideas and beliefs enriches our society.

We are not afraid of those who would divide us because we have seen those tactics used before to seize temporary victories, while sowing the seeds of long-lasting suspicion. We will not fall victim to fear again.We are not afraid of the future because we believe it holds better promise than the past. We are not afraid of change, but seek to shape that change to bring about a better world for all. We are not afraid that some individual or some group will gain an advantage that we do not have, but are grateful when anyone or any group rises to new levels of hope and accomplishment.

We are not afraid of inspiration because we want to join the vision of those who see the future as a place of hope. We are not afraid to put feet to our feelings, to live the dream, and to invite others to join the parade toward the possible. We are not afraid of words that give voice to our hopes, and echo the deep longings of our hearts. We are not afraid to hear the challenge, work together, and give of ourselves to make this country great again.

No, this time we are not afraid. And the politics of fear will not have its way with us again. We are the people we’ve been waiting for, and we are not afraid.