Scott Pelley, in his commencement speech at Wake Forest University, expressed deep concerns about the current state of democracy under President Trump. He emphasized that the rule of law, journalism, and universities are facing attacks, warning that freedom of speech is increasingly being stifled. Pelley noted how power can manipulate narratives and redefine terms essential to discourse, positioning diversity and inclusion negatively. He called on students to engage with differing viewpoints to foster understanding, reminding them that America's strength lies in inclusivity and compromise.
In this moment - this moment, this morning - our sacred rule of law is under attack. Journalism is under attack. Universities are under attack. Freedom of speech is under attack.
The fear to speak ... in America. Power can rewrite history with grotesque, false narratives. They can make criminals heroes, and heroes criminals.
America works well when we listen to those with whom we disagree and when we listen and when we have common ground, and when we compromise.
There is nothing new in this. Power can change the definition of the words we use to describe reality.
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