Have you ever conversed with a veteran about how it feels to return after their deployment? Recently I spoke with Josh Elder, MD, Army Reserve Officer and Combat Veteran who recently deployed to the Middle East.
“Democracy is at risk,” the report’s introduction begins. “Its survival is endangered by a perfect storm of threats, both from within and from a rising tide of authoritarianism.”
As I write this narrative I remain indoors because the smoke level outside is too hazardous here in the foothills. This is our new reality.
Some of you may conclude that because California is a “blue” state you need not worry about this recall. Some of you may be satisfied with Newsom’s record as governor and feel no need to vote. Some of you may want Newsom out of office and feel this is the best way to get rid of him. You would be wrong on all of these points.
The first Earth Day occurred 51 years ago, April 22nd. Being a young naïve college student at the time I assumed that we would solve the problems in a year or two. Unfortunately we haven’t and it has only gotten worse.