In an earlier, more genteel time this kind of message wouldn’t call much attention to itself. You can read it here.

Donald Trump’s brother died this weekend and the man against whom he will run for president sent this message to the president and his family.

It’s the kind of message that should be sent. Indeed, it should go without mentioning, but we live in callous, coarse times. Donald Trump as often as not has led the chorus of callousness with his reaction — or non-reaction — to personal tragedies that befall other politicians, particularly those with whom he has disagreements.

When the former vice president talks about “restoring decency” to the presidency, I will conclude that messages such as the one he sent to Donald Trump define what he means.