Our aim, dear readers, should be to have not just a civil society, but a society that is civil. Courtesy is the glue that holds us together and holds back the bellvm omnivm contra omnes, the war of all against all. We should all find our lot improved more than we might imagine if only we all paid greater attention to such quaint concepts as politeness, common decency, and, dare I say it, etiquette.

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The Rebel Black Dot Song of the Day
The Blues Brothers, "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" from The Blues Brothers Original Soundtrack Recording (T.L.A.M.)

Commentary: "We're so glad to see so many of you lovely people here tonight. And we would especially like to welcome all the representatives of Illinois's law enforcement community who have chosen to join us here in the Palace Hotel Ballroom at this time. We do sincerely hope you all enjoy the show, and please remember, people, that no matter who you are and what you do to live, thrive, and survive, there are still some things that make us all the same. You, me... them... everybody. Everybody."

Everybody needs somebody to love. I should probably get to work on that sooner rather than later.