NEWFANE-I was called out, by name, in a letter in the Voices section. About halfway down the page I was challenged to answer a few questions that had nothing to do with the point of my original letter ["Name calling, belittling, and insulting eliminates any chance for constructive dialogue," Letters, Oct. 9]. Which was that we should be able to have differing views without name calling - all of us.
The writer said he would be happy to have a constructive dialogue only if I would answer his questions. From his statements and his questions it is apparent to me that only if I answer the way he wants will he engage in dialogue.
Thanks, not interested. Nor am I going to engage in finger pointing.
There's lots of blame to go around for the divide we are all living through. The question is: Will we stop laying blame and start repairing our nation?
We cannot change the past but we can change the future by changing our behavior today.
Cristine A. White
Newfane
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