“With liberty and justice for all …” are the last six words of our Pledge of Allegiance. I’m just sappy enough to still hold on to that sentiment as the creed for my country. But to achieve a true feeling of justice, you have to have faith, right? So let me ask: How’s your faith holding up? Mine is a little shaky lately.

I’m not talking about a religion-based faith. I’m talking about the faith and admiration we need to have in our government, our social institutions, our communities and our fellow citizens.