I recently read the following online, but it hits home:
You know folks, I never cared that you were gay, until you started shoving it down my throat.
And I never cared what color you were, until you started blaming me for your problems.
And I never cared about your political affiliation, until you started condemning me for mine.
I really never even cared where you were born, until you wanted to erase my history and blame my ancestors for your problems.
You know I never even cared if your beliefs were different than mine, until you said my beliefs were wrong.
But now I care, my patience and tolerance are gone and I am not alone in feeling like this. There are millions of us who feel like this.
Sandra Sloat
West Milford