Short diary, but I have to say that the students of the University of Oklahoma who have been making appearances in the wake of the revelation of the SAE video have exhibited the most amazing grace and fantastic optimism about how to move forward.
Stunning grace.
I am so impressed with these kids and their desire not to look for retribution and to instead look for solutions.
The jerks on the bus are getting way too much attention, in my opinion.
The young woman who just appeared on "The Last Word" with Lawrence O'Donnell tonight and the young man with the pink tie who wants people to just get to know each other who I've seen on a number of shows inspire me and make me almost want to cry with joy in the midst of this ugly revelation.
I came to love Martin Luther King in part because he was unyielding in his just quest for equality, but even more because his quest included all and because he was so absolutely humanitarian and just.
These kids at OU responding through organizations like Unheard are brilliant future leaders that we should applaud and advance for the good of our society and country.
I am just in love with their positive and determined view of a better world; and so very, very grateful for their grace, intelligence and humanity.
Huge applause from here. I hope that you will join me in praising these kids.
They are amazing and wonderful.