When we look at our nation's history we remember certain individuals as being great men. Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin...etc.
I don't think we'll ever remember anyone else with the same pride or fondness. I think our current treatment of leaders or prominant people is to find the negative about them. Regardless of what they accomplish or do for our country or the world, we seem to be eager to find something that will tear them down.
It's too bad that we can't seem to accept people's mistakes or shortcomings and still be thrilled with their accomplishments.
A big question is what's the impact of this? Does it discourage people from pursuing greatness?
