Call for civility, tolerance & respect

Veteran's Corner

Be careful how you react to differences of political opinion, it could be deadly. In the past I thought money and greed brought out the worst in individuals. That thought just moved to second place replaced by radical politics and evil.

Recently we witnessed the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, by a radically deranged person reacting to the constant assault of political hate by politicians. Mainstream and social media spewing divisive words — fascist, racist, phobic this or that, socialist — whatever the coordinated flavor of the day may be.

Charlie was gaining too much popularity, especially among young people and college students. The assassin engraved ‘fascist’ on the bullet casing meant to kill him.

Political violence is the norm these days; our enemies should not be our fellow Americans. It’s hard to be a Christian and contain your rage; it’s one political side inciting hate and blaming the other.

Civility and common decency is declining. Search your souls and stop this hateful rhetoric. It’s turning deadly.

We must create a new day of tolerance and respect or eventually be destroyed in this evil stew of intolerance. Farewell Charlie Kirk. May God embrace you and grant you peace which was denied you on Earth. May your followers of tolerance and peace grow by the thousands under your guidance.

God bless you patriotic readers and your families. teach your children and grandchildren tolerance and to be open-minded. Til next time.

Town of North East resident Larry Conklin is a Vietnam veteran and a member of both the Millerton American Legion Post 178 and the VFW Post 6851. in North Canaan, Connecticut.

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