When I started watching the first time, America needs Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania needs America! I have now watched it three more times and no, America needs Pennsylvania. Today, and in the remaining days, all eyes are on Pennsylvania. Every 100-150 years or so it happens: America needs a Constitution, 1789, fine, come to Philadelphia; America needs a capital due to foreign invasion, 1812, sure, come to York; traitors need a showy victory, 1863, unbidden they come to Gettysburg; and now.
Pennsylvanians don't aspire to be Saviors, they are the Friends, a modest, welcoming people. A friend in need is a friend indeed. They come and after they leave, "We'll keep going" (Dennis Brubaker).
