Courage, intellectual honesty, and gentleness - that’s a rare combination on either side of the aisle, and that makes him a person who’ll be sorely missed. I’m proud to add my prayers for his soul to those already offered.
Nat was truly a principled man a TRUE liberal in that he respected others’ opinions and their right to them. I once had the pleasure of meeting him in Washington Square Park and said that while I didn’t always agree with him I respected his opinions and the fact that he extended that courtesy to others. He answered, “That’s what it’s all about!” If only other liberals were like him this would be a much more civilized world.