The Humanity of Dick Cheney

James Fallows' thoughts about Dick Cheney, given that his heart condition is apparently becoming worse and worse, is open hearted and admirable. You should read the whole thing, because while it acknowledges his evil deeds, it also recognizes his humanity and holds out hope for his redemption. It also contains this interesting thought:

We all know the cliche about people who switch from youthful idealism to mid-life flinty-mindedness. One version goes, If you're not a socialist in your twenties, you have no heart; if you're not a capitalist in your forties, you have no mind. I think there's an important addition: If you're not a humanist in your seventies, you have no soul.