It's a Grand Old ... Something

One State, Two States, Red State, Blue State
Construction paper and glue on paper

I sat Nate down at the art table and asked him to create a bold piece that symbolizes the political polarization, tension, and mistrust that pervades our society today. He nodded, went to work, and came up with this piece. Nate explained that he hopes to grow up in an America characterized by mutual understanding and thoughtful, sober discourse -- a goal he called "ambitious at best, Dad." Then he sighed, grabbed the remote, drowned his existential ennui with apple juice, and wondered aloud whether Grampu is still the prime suspect in his son and daughter-in-law's disappearance, or just a "person of interest."