I don’t know if a letter to the editor has any import on people anymore, but a recent occurrence in a public bathroom begs for a reminder. In a free and just society, I hope we still hold all …
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I don’t know if a letter to the editor has any import on people anymore, but a recent occurrence in a public bathroom begs for a reminder. In a free and just society, I hope we still hold all people innocent until they abuse that trust. May we take personal responsibility for owning our personal fears and take what precautions we feel as an individual we can take, within the law, to allay our fears without inflicting uncivil behavior or injustice on innocent people.
In the U.S., we have decided collectively to judge people by their actions and we have laws to protect one another from actual criminal behavior. Skin color, sex, language, gender identification, country of origin, disability, and religious beliefs have absolutely nothing to do with criminal behavior. Best to not inflict one’s unfounded fears on others and choose kindness. One might even feel less fearful that way.
Connie Ross
PORT TOWNSEND
