Greatness
Tim Walz spoke at the Democratic National Convention last night.
The New York Times called it the “biggest speech” of his career.
Except come November?
It’s forgotten.
No matter who wins the White House.
The speech I want to hear?
One that mattered to its audience?
Was when he first introduced himself as the faculty adviser of the newly formed Gay Straight Alliance at Mankato West High School.
In 1998.
Because Vice President Tim Walz has a nice ring to it as titles go.
But the one that meant the most to those kids?
Mister.
Coach.
No matter what happens in November and the years beyond when he hopefully serves as Vice President of the United States, I don’t think Tim Walz will point to that as an achievement.
What he’s done already?
That matters.
That’s big.
That’s greatness.
This is part of The 100, 100 posts in 100 days.