How many times have we heard praises sung for “the common man” or “the common woman”? Far more than I can count, and it bothers me every time the phrase comes up. Why? Because it is not the common to which we owe our highest gratitude. That honor belongs to the uncommon.
The Uncommon Life of Bessie Coleman
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Bessie Coleman set her sights on becoming a pilot. She became a sensation as a barnstorming stunt flyer. Public domain
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Lawrence W. Reed
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Lawrence Reed is president emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education in Atlanta and the author of “Real Heroes: Inspiring True Stories of Courage, Character, and Conviction“ and the best-seller “Was Jesus a Socialist?”
