BRATTLEBORO — I'm nostalgic for the America I knew growing up in the 1950s, when you could count on people to do the right thing and tell the truth. I also miss our democratic government kept in check by the venerable Supreme Court and the Constitution.
We didn't have all of it right, but I truly felt we were on a path to correct our past sins and make America great.
Today, a large segment of our population wants to “Make America Great Again.” They elected a dishonest, self-serving Donald Trump, thereby enabling countless regressions, including a new Supreme Court with a MAGA mantra that has weakened voting systems, abortion rights, gun control, and the power of the Environmental Protection Agency, leaving marriage equality, LGBTQ rights, and even racial integration vulnerable.
Today, I walked through Hannaford and saw a guy with a pistol strapped to his waist. Was he a good guy or a bad guy? He didn't look too good to me. I was told that a person with an assault rifle had recently visited the store.
I noticed Hannaford has a security detail in front of the store - unarmed, as near as I can tell. Can they tell the difference between a good guy and a bad guy? Can anyone tell the difference? It sure doesn't make me feel safe.
This is not anywhere near the great America that I dream of, but apparently it's part of the MAGA plan.