This was in the opion page of the Duluth news Trib today. It makes me think there is still hope for us after all.
Here it is for you that did not get a chance to see the paper or refuse to read it.
Northland liberals have closed minds
Regarding the Nov. 17 letter, "Duluthian display unexpected bigotry:" This is not an open-minded area.
In the Webster's Dictionary the word liberal implies tolerance of others' views as well as open-mindedness.
This area is mostly Democratic. Anyone who has an opposite viewpoint that differs from the liberals is met with open hostility. Our local colleges and universities teach diversity classes that openly bash Catholics and the religious right. Is this being tolerant of others' views?
When I grew up in the Northland, I thought this area was wonderful. When I moved away, I missed my family and the beautiful landscape. Returning home, the local people were not as nice as I remembered.
Whether you're liberal or conservative, religious or atheist, none of us are all-knowing. We need to get past our arrogance. How does being nasty to someone with an opposite view improve the quality of life?MELANIE KACER
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