It is not enough to show people how to live better; there is a mandate for any group with enormous powers of communication to show people how to be better.
Marya Mannesthe overwhelming majority of people who are engaged in the processes of thought and expression are Democrats because the essence of thought is exploration and diversity and change. It's impossible to have vision in art or government without risk, or the boldness and courage which produce risk. And this - in spite of what they call modern Republicanism - is the antithesis of true Republican thinking.
Marya Mannes