Three cheers for the middle

“I believe in the middle.”

So begins an essay by chemist and holocaust survivor, Roald Hoffman. Finding an analogy in chemistry Hoffman gently argues that the political center is the condition which grants people the greatest stability by giving them the greatest freedom. Amen.

About the author

Harry is a ferociously good natured eccentric in Duluth Minnesota who detests traitors dressed up as Uncle Sam. You can find somewhat better edited writings of his at the Duluth Reader "contributors." page. The URL is:

https://duluthreader.com/contributors/h/84/284-harry-welty