“Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their peers, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of their society. Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet it is the one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world that yields most painfully to change.”

I heard Adam Schiff use this quote in his closing statement during the first stage of the Trump impeachment trial. I thought about it for a minute, and realized that moral courage is far rarer than bravery on the battlefield. It has never been more important than right now, for those in congress to have the moral courage to do what is right.

I fear the trial will be over without a single witness being called, a single document entered into evidence, a single Republican voting for these things to be allowed. How will they explain to their constituents, their children, their grandchildren, that they voted NOT to allow witnesses or documents? Have you ever heard of a trial without witnesses?

Senators are all worried about the wrath of Trump. Well, if they don't show a little courage, we could end up with something far worse than what we have seen so far. With no checks on a president, we could end up a monarchy. Please, someone show some courage and place country above party and at the very least, allow documents and witnesses. Otherwise, this trial is just a sham.