Thoughts on Election Eve:

“When our positions do not prevail, we should accept unfavorable results graciously and practice civility with our adversaries”  (2014)

     "Churchill was once a minority voice in Britain who warned of the evils of the Nazi government in Germany. Later, after many of his predictions came to pass, he became prime minister. Some of his colleagues in government wanted to punish those who had ignored his warnings and thus contributed to Britain’s lack of preparedness during World War II.

     "Churchill, however, saw folly in such an approach.

     “ 'There are many who would hold an inquest in the House of Commons on the conduct of the Governments — and of Parliaments … during the years which led up to this catastrophe. They seek to indict those who were responsible for the guidance of our affairs. This also would be a foolish and pernicious process. … Of this I am quite sure, that if we open a quarrel between the past and the present, we shall find that we have lost the future.' ”      --Dallin Oaks (2020)