In memory of Walstein Smith (1920-1998), attorney and professor at Baylor University for 41 years<\/p>\n
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Dear Dad,<\/p>\n
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Here is a loving letter I am posting for you to share with Mother in the Great Beyond,<\/p>\n
detailing some events that will delight you, and others that will make you rather mad.<\/p>\n
As for my white-privileged self, I put everything in an annuity before the economy tanked,<\/p>\n
for which I must acknowledge your own struggles and my financial advisor to thank.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m following a healthy Mediterranean diet, gardening, and taking walks in the sunshine,<\/p>\n
although lots of folks are deadly-ill down here, and the economy has really declined.<\/p>\n
But since arrivals have piled up at the Pearly Gates, you will note we\u2018ve been conned:<\/p>\n
Churches are closed while store-raiding protesters sacking stores much celebrated.<\/p>\n
Freedom of speech is in question for those with whom the P. C. Millennials disagree<\/p>\n
while the powerful applaud ravaged cities disbanding the cops and looters on sprees.<\/p>\n
Lincoln the Great Emancipator\u2019s statue and reputation are now in gravest danger<\/p>\n
while the woke and enlightened would take the white baby Jesus out of the manger.<\/p>\n
Never mind that people from around the world have pictured Him like themselves\u2014<\/p>\n
our hero, who asks everyone not to hold a grudge and always love all their neighbors.<\/p>\n
So flag down the Man Upstairs (or in your case up the street) with a few urgent pleas:<\/p>\n
We ask for patience and wisdom to heal our world and nation from a most cruel virus<\/p>\n
and for the ability to respectfully debate and coming up with solutions as we disagree.<\/p>\n
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Your Loving Daughter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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