CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL
In the 1981 film “Excalibur” there is a scene where King Arthur poses a question to the magician Merlin.
Arthur: “Which is the greatest quality of knighthood? Courage?
Compassion? Loyalty? Humility?
What do you say, Merlin?”
Merlin: “Hmm. Ah. Ah. Ah, Uh, well, they blend, like the metals we mix to make a good sword.”
Arthur: “No poetry. Just a straight answer. Which is it?”
Merlin: “All right, then. Tru…