Concerning “Choice”
It was January, and my husband and I were sitting with a friend in a deli in Washington D.C. The place was overflowing with businessmen and college students. A young female’s voice projected above the lunchtime din. “Choice!” she exclaimed fervently. “This country was founded on choice!” Not usually one to address strangers, I blurted out, “No. It wasn’t.” I was firm, and just loud enough for her companions to hear me. The words escaped before I had given them Continue Reading…
September 14, 2006