Forget about "moving on" from Trump -- the nation can't heal without accountability

[Martin Eden]

37. It's pretty straightforward. Uphold the rule of law.

Expose the damage done by the Trump administration. Investigate crimes and prosecute without bias.

Tell the truth. Reach out to all, but do not coddle or make excuses for those who slap away a hand honestly offered.

The bitter polarization weakens America. What Abraham Lincoln said a century and a half ago is true today:

A house divided against itself cannot stand.

We must reject the demagoguery and hate and petulant juvenile insults which further divided the American people over the last four years.

We need to be the mature adults in the room, and smarter than those who will try to sabotage the Biden administration from the outset. Never lose sight of long term goals. Focus our intelligence and passion on charting the best course to get there. Be committed and energetic, but patient when necessary.

Let's remember who we just elected president and do our best to help him to achieve Joe Biden's vision of a more united America working together in common cause.

We all know a large percentage of Trump voters will slap away the hand honestly offered. Perhaps most, but not all.

There is nothing to be gained by channeling our energy and passion into insults and retribution. Stoking the flames of uncivil war may provide momentary satisfaction, but it undermines our new president.

Upholding the rule of law is not retribution. It is essential. So is doing our part in helping to heal this nation. We need not compromise our core values or the truth. Efforts to understand our political opponents and their voters is not surrender; it is one of the keys to victory.