LTE from the Towanda, Pa., Daily Review:
I am woke.
I believe that children in this country should learn all of America’s history, the good and the bad — and no, that won’t cause them to “hate America.”
I believe that young people deserve an opportunity to figure out their lives, and I realize that some, such as trans individuals, have a harder time of that — they don’t need the government making it more difficult.
I believe that drag shows are entertainment, usually humorous, sometimes risqué, but it should be up to parents, not the government, whether their children attend — just as they would exercise that judgment when going to a performance of, say, a risqué comedian.
I believe that librarians should decide what books are available in their libraries — not a governor, not a legislature.
I believe that people can request that you use certain pronouns, but whether you oblige is up to you, as you choose your own words.
I believe that a family exists when love exists in a household, and children of any age should know that some families have one parent, some families have two mommies, and some families have two daddies — and the government should not punish teachers who say that.
I believe that critical race theory should continue to be taught in law schools, along with other legal theories, and if a high school teacher should mention it, it’s no big deal.
I believe that our government should consist of professionals dedicated to solving problems and making this country better — and not consist of troublemakers determined to sow division using scare words and conspiracy theories.