Demonstrator says Batavia protest provided hope during a time of concern for democracy in US
Editor:
As one of about 65 people attending the May first protest in Batavia against what too often passes for representative government, I must say the event provided me with hope. Perhaps our founding fathers’ belief that the American people could handle living in a democracy was well-placed.
It seemed that most of those bemoaning the ongoing assault on our Constitution had signs made at home. A wide variety of people were there, everyone from baseball coaches to nuns.
Passersby seemed quite supportive. Those exercising their first amendment rights took strength from them as well as their fellow protesters.
Sincerely yours,
Gary Kent
Albion
