When the news broke Sunday that former President Jimmy Carter had passed away, I immediately popped that into the headline section. The death of a former US president is always instantly noteworthy, no matter where you come down on his time in office. Condolences to his family are the appropriate response, regardless of personal feelings (perhaps to the contrary). There is also that inherent respect for the presidency – a rare honor bestowed on so few human beings that carries the nation’s trust with it.
A heartfelt rest in peace to President Carter and warm thoughts to his family sans any political shading was easy, and the Boss did his usual beautiful, sensitive job once he had a chance to get a longer piece up.
…We will no doubt have time tomorrow to open a debate over Carter’s legacy, which remains controversial even in his post-presidential years….
