Deep breath - There is a silver lining

Newspapers ask people to vote in every election. This time we didn’t have to and it’s looking like a silver lining in a contemptuous aggressive ugly political era.

Election day has come and gone. The political ads are finished. No more campaign rallies or tour buses. Now we wait for all of the votes to be counted, and most likely counted again.

Now, we can take a deep breath or two before the next phase. We can relax a little and remember the “enemy” is our neighbors, coworkers, friends and family. We can remember and reflect on how America has achieved amazing accomplishments when we worked t...