Americans don’t know how to mourn in unity anymore

There once was a time when tragedy brought our nation together. Now, all that emerges after an unforeseen crisis is more division and dishonesty. No longer do we view our ideological opponents as our misguided neighbors — instead, they are our enemies.

While there is nothing wrong with political disagreement, we are all Americans. We are blessed to live in a diverse, immigrant-rich, melting pot of a country. The American experiment, while undoubtedly flawed, still represents and protects freedom better than any other country. We have forgotten our shared privilege as Americans — and in the aftermath of turmoil, we need unity the most.