Well, folks.
It has officially happened. Instead of people saying good things about Tim Russert (with the exception of a select few), many on the websites that are leaving and posting comments are saying that "he will be a tremendous loss to Obama because after all Russert was actively campaigning for him." This America, that I so love, has a problem. Even in death, some Americans are unyielding in their shame and vitriolic euphemisms. Any death is tragic, no matter who it is. Russert was a stalwart in journalism. Period. Meet The Press was the standard-bearer for what real journalism is. My heart goes out to his family and friends, but I must comment on the vapid garbage that is being belched out of many on the web.
Decency is something that each and everyone of us should have in life; whether one is conservative or liberal, Republican, Independent or Democrat. I suppose decency is drifting away from a lot of us lately. There are those who are cynical about politics and our government, sarcastic about life in general; but sometimes it takes something shocking, something stunning to jolt us back to reality. Russert's death proves once again the old adage "that life is short" and "you never know when your number is up." How can any American instead of offering their heartfelt condolences keep up the mockery that is partisan politics. There is a lot of angst that I have as a political junkie and as an American towards ruthless and heartless trolls who cannot stop and reflect on not just the death of Russert, but how he has shaped the political landscape and television journalism. I suppose gotchaesque entertainment satisfies the partisan thirst more than hard hitting interviewing.
I guess asking for a reflection is too much for the trolls. As the saying goes, "common sense ain't so common" and for that matter human decency ain't so common anymore either.