I value having a cool head. I really do. I want wisdom and reason to prevail. But, Lord, I’ll tell you, I’m feeling hotheaded today. I’m hot under the collar and itching for action. I’m chaffing at the evil that’s happening right before our eyes.

I’m frustrated by the pundits and think tanks talking calmly about the erosion of our democracy and making distinctions between fascism and competitive authoritarianism. Today, right now, those reasoned commentaries and thoughtful discussions feel like lies.

Lies about the five-alarm fire before us. Talk when we need action.

I need to take some calming breaths.