The title of this work comes from the testimony of Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn before a House select committee investigating the events of the January 6^th insurrection. Lashed by the harrowing events of the day and in particular the vile racist abuse heaped on him by insurrectionists, Officer Dunn recounted breaking down with fellow officers after the insurrection was quelled. He asked: “Is this America?”

Yes, it is – an America and our democracy in clear and present danger. Having opened with Bob Dylan, I close with a lyric of his, too: “Don’t say I never warned you when your train gets lost."

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