Friendship and family vs. politics

Dear Editor,

As an original “war baby” born immediately after World War II, I’m an offspring of members of this nation’s “Greatest Generation” and came along at probably the best time ever in this country. For the decades that followed the second version of “a war to end all wars,” America experienced a position of wealth, esteem, power, opportunities, growth and blessings the likes of which had never been previously seen on this earth. Unlike nearly every other form of government — including communist, socialist, dictatorship, totalitarianism, aristocracy, monarchy, oligarchy — the democratic constitutional republic system of government in the USA has afforded individual freedoms not found elsewhere.

Not the least of those privileges is the right to speak openly without fear of retribution from the government.

There is one catch, however, that some people tend to overlook. We are expected to express the truth as we know it. False accusations are considered slander, which is not supposed to be tolerated.

Admittedly, I often times have strong feelings when it comes to politics and elections but always attempt to be honest with my words. Even though I plan to maintain offering my opinions, I will never intentionally allow my views to cause conflict or alienation with family and friends. I would never seek to jeopardize lasting relationships regarding something over which I have absolutely no control.

May we all resolve to speak with accurately informed voices, may we listen to what others have to say and may we remember that every not viewpoint is necessarily fact. Seek the truth!

That stated, may we also resolve to be able to disagree without becoming disagreeable.

—Eddie Regan
Washington Twp.