Usually when I title a post "A Ray of Sunshine" it means that I have something particularly depressing to discuss. But not today; today I am talking about a literal ray of sunshine. Molly Ivin's, known liberal, writes a great article on the occasion of our nation's Birthday (which, if I'm not mistaken, is July 4).
"So let's salute all that makes America special, starting with us, the people. Here's to all the musicians from country to hip-hop to rock to classical to jazz to folk to be-bop to norteno to polka to reggae, and to all the fusion forms thereof. Here's to all the artists who get no respect -- the washboard players and lute strummers, harmonica blowers and banjo pickers. Here's to their endless generosity in playing special benefits for retired musicians who are ill and have no health insurance, all over America, every night. And here's to the great Ray Charles, bless his heart. May we all hear his version of "America the Beautiful" this holiday."
I could be churlish and contrast this with how Conservatives think Liberals look at America by why bother? Instead I'll cut this short in the hopes that you'll go read Ms. Ivin's article.
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