Scene: Joe tells Mel about his dream
Joe sits with Mel Gibson at Clark Park. The morning sun is coming through the trees. Joe looks shaken.
Joe:
Mel… you were in my dream this morning. I woke up crying. It felt like I was staring at the darkest truth about September 11 attacks. The feeling was heavy… like the world carries secrets too painful to face.
Mel:
Joe, when people feel that kind of fear about their country, the founders already warned about it. They wrote protections into the system.
Mel leans forward and quotes from memory.
Mel:
“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
Joe nods slowly.
Joe:
Yeah… but I told you in the dream we try the peaceful road first. Dandelion flower power. 🌼
A peaceful revolution. Hearts and minds.
Joe pauses and remembers another quote.
Joe:
Like John F. Kennedy said:
“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.”
Mel looks thoughtful.
Mel:
Then the real test of a nation is whether it still allows peaceful change before things reach that point.
Joe looks out the window.
Joe:
Exactly. First we try truth, conversation, and courage. No hate… just sunlight. ☀️