Wednesday, March 14, 2012

The give and take of multi-generations

"Do the old prepare the young or do the young prepare themselves for their role as leaders? Can one hand over power or is power takeni As an old leader I care about these things."

In an e-conversation with the publisher of this newspaper, I made a comment about my excitement over young people being front and center in many things political these days. I wrote that, but at the same time I was longing for conversation with others of my generation. The Democratic convention brought all this to my mind as I watched daughters and sons of the leadership of my generation taking center stage. How energetic they are. How hopeful and powerful they are. How fortunate we are in having them as …

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