Michael Jordan, Yes; Winston Churchill, No?

David Polansky on why democracies fear greatness -- and why they shouldn't.

This essay began as a conversation I had with WoC contributor David Polansky about what makes a historical figure “great.” Specifically, we were talking about Winston Churchill, lionized by the Right and by liberals but increasingly vilified by Left and by the … further Right. I myself struggle with Churchill: undoubtedly a powerful leader and orator, but also the ma…