Letter to the editor: We aren't that different

Expressing opinions in this day and age is very difficult. There is such a lack of respect for differing opinions that expressing yourself is difficult. The vulgar hatred of the Jews being expressed makes me realize how corrupt our society has become. It scars me to my core. I fight my anger at those who hate so I am not like them.

We have lost our way. This country was founded on principles that should lead us to have conversations to express ourselves so we can come together, not tear each other apart. It is easy to believe that there is a sinister group of people who are causing this strife. The fact of the matter is, being silent contributes to the problems that we are having. I have witnessed people who I love and respect absolutely reject others who they don’t agree with. I just happen to be one of those people. How do you tell someone you love that you are excluding me?

This is a time to listen and understand one another and not be taken in by sound bites and hatred for those who are different than you. Our country is crumbling before our eyes because radicals control the narratives. We aren’t that different. While I may differ from you, I will listen and be respectful. I vote no to woke radicals trying to control the narrative.

Raymond Schratz

Butler