in a way that maybe, for us, it has always been, but for millions of americans maybe it had not -- maybe wasn't quite as personal. you know, i think the other reality is as we've seen the rise of white supremacy, the rise, again, of white supremacy, and of nationalism, white nationalism, and of extremism, it has become increasingly personal for those of us who are proud americans, who are not white and want to continue to be full citizens in this country. those of us who want to see this democracy move forward and expand into a true multiracial democracy for everybody. it has been devastating to see the losses, you know, culturally, at the ballot box, it's a very difficult time.