Day after day we must remember we can take freedom for granted. Day after day we must keep the bond between freedom and other values in mind.
You're over there in the corner either thinking about the dead dog or whatever, you're bringing up your personal life and you need the space, and then somebody throws you a joke. Especially if it's an emotional scene, you don't want the joke.
What is the primary purpose of a political leader? To build a majority. If voters care about parking lots, then talk about parking lots.

