When Kindness Isn’t Enough Anymore

In this episode, Bill Monty reflects on a message he has often shared—be kind to one another—and explains why the current moment demands something more from older Americans.

Drawing on lived experience and historical memory, Bill discusses why anger, when informed and purposeful, can be a responsible and necessary response to the erosion of democratic norms. He explores how the balance of power outlined in the U.S. Constitution is meant to function, why executive overreach should concern citizens of all ages, and how agencies like ICE came into existence—and what limits were intended to restrain their power.

This episode is not about fear or division. It is about clarity, civic responsibility, and the unique role older generations can play by speaking up, educating younger Americans, and refusing to remain silent when rights and institutions are weakened.

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