"Why are Americans so uneasy with self-examination? Patriotism is tied up here with seeing our country as a perfect, finished product, not a work in progress. Anyone who questions the status quo in the US is likely to be called treasonous." Quoted from an interview with Barbara Kingsolver.
Are we in Ashfield any different than this? When citizens insult each other do we just turn our heads. When public records are thrown out on a whim do we just turn our heads? When police officers intimidate citizens, do we just turn our heads? How many people know that smoking cigarettes is an illegal act for a police officer or fire fighter in the state of MA. These are just a few of the illegal acts up here in our small town. When will these things be investigated? Who is held accountable for their actions? Why are we afraid of bringing up truths? Why are we afraid of investigating and examining ourselves as a town? And why are we afraid of listening to someone with a different view point? May we find the Peace in our lives that is so needed in this time of darkness and may we all learn to listen with our hearts open and our minds clear. It is not a crime to hold each other accountable for our actions.
Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Ricki Carroll
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