John Egelkrout
Jun 26, 2021

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I remember listening to the father of Timothy McVeigh when McVeigh was being executed for blowing up the Federal Building in Oklahoma City. He said that he didn't know Timothy McVeigh. He only knew "Timmy." He drew a line between the son he knew, and the monster he had become, and he spoke with grace and class.

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John Egelkrout
John Egelkrout

Written by John Egelkrout

I am a sanity-curious former teacher who writes about politics, social issues, memoirs, and a variety of other topics. You can also follow me on Substack.

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