Obviously, this is a comedy show but its one that talks about what happens every day.
And today the national conversation is about the shooting in Las Vegas.
Now, terrible things happen in the world.
Sometimes, like today, we feel like theyve risen to a new level.
But we cannot accept that as a new normal.
The answer cant be nothing.
Last week, Representative Steve Scalise returned to the floor and was greeted with a bipartisan heros welcome.
Doing nothing is cowardice.
Doing something will take courage.
This is your chance to prove it, Colbert said.
And I mean this sincerely.
You do not owe the Republicans anything.
You know the Republicans tried to stop you from being president.
Well, screw em!
Because if we are facing pure evil, then, by all means, offer thoughts and prayers.
But think about what you better do and then pray for the courage to do it.
