Community Spotlight: Have faith that democracy works
Stephen Hansen, PhD Guest Columnist
Jan. 19, 2021
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Adams, Madison, Hamilton, and the other founders of the Republic recognized the difficulty of forming a democracy. They understood the necessity of developing processes, structures, and laws that struck a balance between tyranny and mob rule. While they succeeded in setting up that system, they ultimately knew that success depended upon the willingness of the people and leaders to believe in those rules – to have faith that democracy worked.
In the summer of 1864, the belief and faith in democracy were sorely tested. The White people of the South had rejected the basic tenet of majority rule and had lost faith in the democratic processes. Now, three years after secession, the nation and the democracy were on the brink of dissolution. The United States Army of Tennessee under William Sherman was stalled outside of Atlanta while the Army of the Potomac was
Inauguration features music by SIUE teacher
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to supporters, early Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. Show MoreShow Less
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EDWARDSVILLE Music composed by Dr. Kimberly K. Archer will be part of Wednesday’s inauguration ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden.
Archer, a professor of Music Composition at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, titled the work “Fanfare Politeia.” Selected to be performed by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the work is translated from Plato’s Latin term for “Republic” and celebrates America’s traditions of a free and fair election, and of a peaceful transfer of power.
2 arrested in shooting near SIUE
Brittany Johnson, bjohnson@hearst.com
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GLEN CARBON Two suspects face charges Friday following the shooting of a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) student near campus Thursday night, according to Illinois State Police.
Jacob S. Godoy, 16, of Woodson Terrace, Missouri, was charged as an adult with attempt first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm, both Class X felonies. Jimmy R. Ortiz, 19, of Hazelwood, Missouri, was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, a Class X felony.
Bail for Godoy was set at $500,000. Ortiz’s bail was $250,000.
According to court documents, on Jan. 14 Godoy “took a substantial step” toward committing murder when he “personally discharged a firearm” at the victim, who was struck in the neck. Charging documents claim Ortiz “or one for whose conduct he is legally responsible for” shot the victim.