Since the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, I have posted numerous
essays and other commentaries on Facebook. They are of varying length on
matters of politics, international affairs, history, law and justice, science,
journalism, education, psychology, health, humor and personal matters.
After I completed the tenth book in this series on Social Media Musings, I
vowed not to include future posts in any other book. Circumstances, however,
dictated otherwise. This part four of my epilogue will bring the total number of
separate essays, commentaries, notes, etc., in 15 previous volumes (10 plus
two sequels and parts one to three of an epilogue) to more than 1,600-all
denominated as Social Media Musings. Taken together, this series is a multivolume
documentary or literary archive.
As I've said throughout this series of books, I believe in an informed citizenry
that relies on facts, logic, critical thinking, and reasoned judgment. At a time
when too many people rely too heavily on social media and the misinformation
from those sources; at a time when anger and rage too often replace common
sense and critical thinking; it is hoped that the essays and social commentaries
in this series of books will inspire dialogue and further citizen involvement in
their communities. This series has been called a multi-volume documentary
or literary archive. I'm also told it's a one-of-a-kind series. Although I certainly
didn't start out with this purpose in mind, I'm proud it worked out this way.
Through diligence and commitment in the face of fear; through speaking out
rather than remaining silent; Democracy will prevail.
