I recently watched the latest movie on William Tell. As most readers know, he was forced to use a crossbow to shoot an apple placed on his son’s head (he was successful). He had to do this because all villagers had to kneel in front of a pole placed at the town center, which held the helmet of the Austrian king who had invaded Switzerland, as a show of obedience to the new ruler. When ordered to do so, William stated: “I bend a knee for no man.” Whereupon the villagers cheered for his brave stance. But he was not just courageous; his response showed it is about standing up for what is right, no matter how hard the cost for doing so. In today’s world how many politicians, lawyers, judges, voters, cabinet members, CEOs, and heads of state could, in total honesty, quote that line? I am afraid there will be no shortage of apples for years to come.
Robert Bourke
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