"In an American election," John Kerry said as he conceded, "there are no losers, because whether or not our candidates are successful, the next morning we all wake up as Americans.

Looking At And Longing For Mars: Reflections on a childhood dream. It was if having suddenly shed the duty to seem human, at ease, strong, and likable, he was suddenly all four.

So why don't we let the human brain retire gracefully now, with honors?