[ [link removed] ]Wes Moore for Governor[ [link removed] ]Wes Moore for Governor
John, let me tell
you about my grandfather.
He was born in South Carolina, the child of Jamaican immigrants. When he
was just six years old they were chased back to Jamaica by the Ku Klux
Klan. But John, my
grandfather returned — and he’s one of the most patriotic men I have ever
met in my life.
I often find myself asking: what would make him come back to America?
His journey from American exile to American patriot has lessons for all of
us who have complex feelings about this country.
First, he taught me that patriotism is not and cannot be a passive
activity. The love of your country will be tested in big and small ways.
Second, he taught me that patriotism is not the belief that your country
is perfect nor is it the understanding that your country has ever been
perfect. Because loving your country is loving its history. That being an
American is about struggle and sacrifice, but it’s worth fighting for.
Third, he taught me that skepticism about your country is justified. You
should always let skepticism be your companion, but never be your captor.
Let the hard truths you’ve learned about America be guides towards a
better future, not grudges that will keep you in the past.
These lessons guide me through every day. I know this country is not
perfect, but I know we can strive to make it better. That’s what this
movement is about.
[ [link removed] ]John, will
you join me in this mission to build a better future by chipping in
$5 or whatever you can today?
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Elevate,
Wes Moore
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