Random Internet Finds: Nada Surf

One of my favorite bands is Nada Surf. I was taking a look at there blog and found the following "Letters to an American President", written by one of the band members dads. Two compelling quotes follow, or just read for yourself:

"Salvation is often closer to hand than we think. I have been convinced for a long time that two things at least really are good news, and this conviction explains my attachment to them: the openness of philosophy, and the ideals of free and representative democracy..."

“The profession of philosophy might make its best contribution to public affairs by exposing and if necessary ridiculing – but not, at any cost, being indignant or self-righteous about – the pretensions and inconsistencies of leaders who think themselves politically wise ….” (Socrates)

http://www.nadasurf.com/diary/index.php