Stop guessing and ask with respect | Letter to the editor

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Who are “they”?

As we continue to call each other names, who are they? Those who we call out as Nazis? Those who we label as “anti-trans” or “bigots”? 

They are neighbors, our baristas, our waitresses, our letter carriers, perhaps a cousin or daughter-in-law. 

What do they really believe? And why do they believe that? 

Let’s stop assuming and guessing the answer to these questions and ask, with curiosity and respect. Port Townsend does not need to be in the national news as a town divided. We believe that we are better than this.

Sol Riou
PORT TOWNSEND