David Brooks has always been one of my favorite syndicated columnists. A political and intellectual conservative, Brooks routinely helps me examine my assumptions while at the same time clearly articulating his own. A recent Brooks column provides a wonderful example of commentary that makes the reader think about ideas. Not one single person is named in this column. There is no discussion of personal character or campaign strategies, something that can very rarely be said about a newspaper column. Click HERE to read the rest of this essay.