Δαφνη Ευτυχια Αρθουρος

"I want my country back from nationalists who say their nationalism isn't like all those other nasty nationalisms. I want my country back from cynics who say that all politicians are crooks and liars. I want my country back from weasels who say that only the politicians with whom they agree may be exempted from this judgment.

"I want my country back from those who think protesting against a free press is joyous.

"I want my country back from politicians who ignore real problems in favour of re-fighting constitutional battles already lost.

"I want my country back from those who want us to return to the days when it was okay to joke about 'darkies' and 'poofs'. I want my country back from those who conceal their hatred beneath a cloak cut from 'legitimate concerns'.

"I want my country back from anyone who feeds hatred."

-- Euan McColm, 2016-06-18

[Our sun, as viewed from Earth, halts its seasonal crawl northward and begins iinching south again at 18:34 this evening. Happy Summer Solstice, all!]