June Edwards' letter Sept. 28 argues that it's better to print such letters, keeping us aware of all opinions. In addition, here in our community we are trying to see how best to care for our homeless folks, a heart-wrenching problem. I am writing to suggest that none of these issues can be resolved separately and that all are tied into one basic problem, the use of domination. From president to prisoner we live in a culture of domination so pervasive that many imagine no other way to live. Parents use domination tactics such as threats, hitting and criticism to control children, leaving us emotionally crippled when it is our turn to be mates and parents.
Families are subject to domination at work, where workers are considered expendable.
Locally, our money and our strength flow out of the area through chain stores. Instead of arguing, we could agree to become a stronger community and raise all of our children, from any circumstance, as the precious ones they are. We can be the village needed to raise each child. Each village works in its own way. There are many examples of collaboration ongoing in the area.