There seems to be so much focus on national affairs, with pundit-bloggers trying to outdo each other with analysis of the major players. It’s easy to miss issues outside the beltway - issues that actually affect the way we live at the local level a lot more directly. The way this Kubby was treated sets precedents that have ramifications for anyone with dissenting beliefs. Apathy in this case will lead to torture and possibly murder. All bystanders will share in the responsibility for letting that happen.