Bob Stannard: Is history repeating itself?

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Bob Stannard, an author, musician and former lobbyist. This piece first appeared in the Bennington Banner.
In May 1973, a 22-year-old kid sat riveted to a television at a B&B in Cuttingsville. His future in-laws also stared in disbelief. They were there in preparation for their daughter’s college graduation. They may have been distracted as this was a big day for their daughter, but not the kid. He couldn’t tear his eyes from the screen.