Some 150 years after the Civil War, Americans are largely uneducated about the principles that caused it. This should be alarming to anyone who subscribes to the adage that those who disregard history are doomed to repeat it.
As most of us dream of our life’s twilight, we imagine a retirement somewhere warm, time to partake in hobbies and traveling — living on our own terms. So why do so many elected officials refuse to step down as they reach their 80s and 90s? Is it a need to hold onto power, relevance, money?
