Jimmy Carter: “It may be a time of cleansing for us; it may be a time of recommitment to basic ideas that are important.”

Without immediate action, we are at genuine risk of civil conflict and losing our precious democracy.

I fear for our democracy.

But among those who believe the case should be re-opened are politicians who don't always agree with each other, ranging from former president, Jimmy Carter to conservative former Georgia congressman, Bob Barr.

All of us owe them our gratitude and respect.