Honor Vs. Cowardice

There’s a Bit of Gus Walz in Every Family

And the Worst of Donald Trump in All Racist Bigoted People

Trump mocks people with disabilities and those different from himself. We must stand up for Gus Walz and people whose differences we should appreciate and celebrate. America should be about kindness, acceptance, and diversity. Photo: Twit-X

How many of you have ever been picked on or bullied?

If I could see a show of hands through my computer screen, I’m certain it would be almost everyone. Whether you’re tall or short, skinny or overweight, young or old, just about every person has had someone unfairly judge them. Some people are bullied unmercifully. Far too many have taken their own lives because of it.

Everybody has a little Gus Walz in them.

Gus Walz is Vice-Presidential candidate Tim Walz’s son. He’s a senior in high school. He was diagnosed with a non-verbal learning disorder as well as anxiety and ADHD. He has difficulties picking up on social cues and certain types of communication.

He’s proud of his Dad, Tim. So much so, that during the Democratic National Convention, he was moved to tears, shouting “That’s my Dad!” when Tim was announced on stage. It was a wonderful, proud moment.

It didn’t take long for Ann Coulter and the far-right, Trump-loving MAGA crowd to make fun of this neurodivergent teen’s proud display of love and affection for his father. The mocking and bullying of Gus online started immediately. When…