Someone to Sit in the Foxhole: A Grandfather’s Speech That Changed Everything

a board member asking questions. We’ve got people online calling the school irresponsible. We’ve got people online calling the school brave.”

He looked at me like I was a fire he couldn’t decide whether to put out or feed.

“We need to know,” he said, “what your intention was.”

I felt my jaw tighten.

“My intention,” I said slowly, “was to get them to look continue reading …