CARTOON: Response to March 26 edition

The Cd’A Press political cartoon of March 26 hit its mark. So did the comments of Carol Trueblood, Ruby Stroschein and The League of Women Voters. First the political cartoon showed aging people protesting with signs and the commentary is that this was reminiscent of the protests of the ’60s. There are many of us who grew up in the ’60s, who are wondering what we can do about the present dismantlement of programs and policies we value. We want to be seen and heard. Carol Trueblood outlined several issues of concern, including school vouchers for private schools, and taking health decisions for pregnant women out of the hands their medical providers. Ruby wrote her concerns about the DOGE Demolition Derby — in other words the slice and dice of programs that affect our firefighters, the firing of employees that protect of forests and parks, and not to mention programs on campuses that embrace culture and diversity. The League of Women Voters pointed out the incident in which a public school teacher had to remove two signs: One showed hands of different skin tones, and the other said “Everyone is welcome here.” This cruel and small act is apparently made possible by the language in HB41.

My point is, I have had enough. I do not like the impulsive, intrusive, brutish, bullying behaviors of the present administration. I will be making my voice heard to my legislators, I will be at town hall meetings, and I will be on street corners carrying signs and protesting. If you are concerned, please join me.

MARSHA BECKER

Dalton Gardens