'You Are the Problem'

Editor:

There have been multiple letters to the Editor here in the past weeks. Most recent letters were written resisting what is occurring in our country. A very few are negative, stating their side is now in power. I would like to address a third group that I find most disheartening, and the reason we are now in this mess.

Less than half the national population voted in the last election due to their feelings of having no voice for dissent or a progressive choice. Also, voter suppression played a part. Most of these folks will say they are not political and will not engage in any conversation concerning politics. To those who have chosen this third option, you are the problem. If every one of us who thinks what is happening is not right, is immoral and is destructive to our democratic republic, but does not participate in discussion and resistance, our democracy is lost.

I know it can feel uncomfortable to participate in protest. I know it is time consuming to find and read honest, truthful journalism, and then discuss it with others. But the ability to have those things, such as truthful journalism and voting, are on the chopping block, along with all social services, education, including colleges and healthcare. Not one of us will be left untouched; neither yourself nor someone you love. If you do not want to live in an oligarchic dictatorship, get over yourself and get involved in the push back. Participate in the manner in which you are able. It takes a village. Cowering in fear is not the answer. Resist!

Kathryn Donahue, McKinleyville