On June 14, my husband, a U.S. Military veteran, and I joined others within the “No Kings Day” rally in Chelan. The occasion was effectively attended, together with all ages group, even youngsters. Messages on handmade indicators have been overwhelmingly optimistic, a lot of them expressing help for the immigrants who characterize an important a part of this neighborhood. We stuffed all 4 corners at a most important intersection. Smiles have been in every single place, and a way of being on the proper place on the proper time prevailed.
My husband and I have been overcome with emotion, realizing we have been in firm with so many others as involved as we have been about our nation’s future. I used to be subsequently surprised to learn in Danny Westneat’s column “University’s ‘Politics of the End’ class hits a timely note” (Sept. 21, Northwest) that the protest group Indivisible, organizer of this occasion, has been focused by President Donald Trump’s administration as a part of the “Left’s Assault on America.”
Patriotism is outlined as “devotion to and vigorous help for one’s nation.” This protest, in addition to others that preceded it and people which might be to return, was not terrorism, however moderately, an instance of true patriotism.
Sandra Keeler, Kent
