Amazing how far you have come in claiming your own power against lies and the abuse of power and knowing that now you would be able to stand up for the vulnerable- a kid, a woman, an immigrant, an elderly person, a black person, an Asian person, a Jew, anyone who suffers racism, a gay, trans or queer person, a sick person, a veteran, a mentally ill person, an abused person….and on and on. We all have to try to be brave and stand up for each other and not look the other way if we are able. You were just a kid at 18.
Thanks for sharing this story. It’s at the very root of how we can try our best to be brave and stand up against what’s happening to human rights at the hands of those who rule by intimidation and feel good by making others small because deep inside they are so tiny and small themselves. Even small gestures of human compassion, empathy and acceptance can help pave the way out of this collective mess that we are all living through. You are a voice for those who can’t speak for themselves. And it takes bravery. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a bright light in the dark.
Thank you very much Kit. Reflecting on things like this help me recognize what a long journey it is. It helps me to be less frustrated by what's going on.
"I was supposed to revere them. The American farmer, a folk hero."
Canada often displays similar reverence to the farmer- singer Murray McLachlan once had a popular hit with a song praising farmers for their efforts. However, as a lifelong urbanite, I and probably many others of my kind have more ambivalent feelings. We know that at least part of our food supply is due to their efforts, but, at the same time, we also know that their political ignorance and arrogance is the primary reason why right-wing politicians like Trump and his main political acolytes in Canada (Premiers Danielle Smith of Alberta and Scott Moe of Saskatchewan) are able to acquire and maintain power- they are their unwavering "base".
I think even small towns not rural areas there are the same behaviors we grew up with and you are right about it taking a long while to find our true selves and even now in my early 70's I am seeing changes in the way i respond to things and I have learned to speak up as you have,
I always appreciate it when people confirm this is the reality they experienced. I'm sick of the "rural areas are like Mayberry" gaslighters. Thanks for the kind words!
Amazing how far you have come in claiming your own power against lies and the abuse of power and knowing that now you would be able to stand up for the vulnerable- a kid, a woman, an immigrant, an elderly person, a black person, an Asian person, a Jew, anyone who suffers racism, a gay, trans or queer person, a sick person, a veteran, a mentally ill person, an abused person….and on and on. We all have to try to be brave and stand up for each other and not look the other way if we are able. You were just a kid at 18.
Thanks for sharing this story. It’s at the very root of how we can try our best to be brave and stand up against what’s happening to human rights at the hands of those who rule by intimidation and feel good by making others small because deep inside they are so tiny and small themselves. Even small gestures of human compassion, empathy and acceptance can help pave the way out of this collective mess that we are all living through. You are a voice for those who can’t speak for themselves. And it takes bravery. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a bright light in the dark.
Thank you very much Kit. Reflecting on things like this help me recognize what a long journey it is. It helps me to be less frustrated by what's going on.
"I was supposed to revere them. The American farmer, a folk hero."
Canada often displays similar reverence to the farmer- singer Murray McLachlan once had a popular hit with a song praising farmers for their efforts. However, as a lifelong urbanite, I and probably many others of my kind have more ambivalent feelings. We know that at least part of our food supply is due to their efforts, but, at the same time, we also know that their political ignorance and arrogance is the primary reason why right-wing politicians like Trump and his main political acolytes in Canada (Premiers Danielle Smith of Alberta and Scott Moe of Saskatchewan) are able to acquire and maintain power- they are their unwavering "base".
Had something similar . Never leaves you
I think even small towns not rural areas there are the same behaviors we grew up with and you are right about it taking a long while to find our true selves and even now in my early 70's I am seeing changes in the way i respond to things and I have learned to speak up as you have,
Similar in really upstate NY 😣💔
I always appreciate it when people confirm this is the reality they experienced. I'm sick of the "rural areas are like Mayberry" gaslighters. Thanks for the kind words!
Far from Mayberry and closer to Watts only it’s economically based rather than racially (it’s really wyt up here, too)
Up here it’s the LEO’s more so than the farmers but farmers are given carte blanche by LEO’s and no one is safe from them…..
You'll have to help me on what LEO means :)
Law Enforcement Officers if you haven't found out yet.
Yes, somebody told me. I probably would have figured it out eventually, but I’m tired today :)
I figured you probably did, but it was just hanging out there. I felt compelled to answer it for anyone who may not know.
I appreciate that!
Wow.
Don't the farmers hold the pitchforks?