At the Memorial Day Parade today in Hamden, Conn., I noted fusions of:
- patriotism and Christianity
- kids and candy
- young and old
- Harley riding and hatred for bin Laden
- militarism and love of peace
- honor and silliness
- tattooed arms and closely cropped hair
- sadness and joy
Some fusions teetered toward confusion and may have passed over the line. Judgment of essential values strikes me as a daunting task, one to which we should commit our lives. Being on moral autopilot is dangerous.
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