Comments on Triplett letter
I read Mr. Triplett’s response to my letter, and it seems he is threatened by a Muslim, trans-gender, or atheist running for office and holding office. Isn’t this America where everyone is allowed to participate in the process? I myself welcome diversity in our elected officials as this allows for differing views and perspectives. He is afraid these people from diverse backgrounds will further their agendas. How funny this is since daily I am pelted with right wing politicians furthering their own agendas with ridiculous laws meant to disenfranchise the minorities and anyone who doesn’t agree with their views. I’m not pleased with this, but I realize that unfortunately personalities become more important than principles and adherence to the constitution for some people. We are not all bigoted and close minded in this country nor in this city nor in this state. Please broaden your horizons! Travel around and speak to people and observe their lifestyles. Mr. Triplett is threatened by CHANGE. Education system usurped by Communists? Please! The education system encourages free thought and of course that also threatens the close-minded. It saddens me to think there are people out there like Mr. Triplett. Fear mongering by the religious right has them scared to death of diversity. How sad.
Jerry M Fortenberry
Columbus
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