With such leaders at her helm, America has always demonstrated an enormous capacity to meet and conquer her challenges.
Leaders lead .
The reality of public life today represents a troubling departure from that standard. Raw numbers, not principles, govern the actions of many of today's public figures. Politicians dwell on opinion polls before daring to make a move. The TV news media scrutinizes ratings before deciding which stories to report and which to ignore. When our leaders make a calculated decision to steer clear of hard issues, it's the fluff that rises to the top.