Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

I'm gratified to see the former first ladies have spoken out in unison about the evil separation of children from their migrant parents.  Yes, our country was never paved with gold, but I did think we were a compassionate and generous people.  This action shames me.  I can hardly bear to think about these children, huddled in big tents, like circus animals, without any idea where their parents are or what is going to happen to them.  It's the stuff of nightmares.  Is this blatant racism or what?!  Our president doesn't seem to see others as human with feelings.  It's all about him and his privileges.  When I learned, many years ago, that our country had turned back boats full of Jews during World  War II I was horrified.  That was not who I thought we were.  The interment of our Japanese citizens was another shock.  I ought to be numb by now, but each time I cling to the words at the base of the statue of Liberty.  We should aspire to be our best selves, and do unto others as we would want them to do to us.  Don't smother our spirituality.  Speak out about this abominable policy now.