I just heard one of the truely great Americans on NPR: John Lewis. They played part of his speech from the floor of the House where he asked, "How many more Americans need to die for this war? Not one more!"
Representative Lewis, like many of us, tried to stop this war before it started. He failed but he did not give up. Bless John Lewis.
If you are looking for a book to read this summer try Lewis' autobiography Walking With the Wind. A wonderful read. He has lived American history.