The beginning of a new world 

To the Editor;

Here we find ourselves at an historical tipping point under questionable leadership right in the middle of a deadly pandemic. We could be forgiven for burying our heads in the sand and ignoring the light of day. In fact, many people are trying to do just that, however, the noise from the streets is insistent.

George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis and the world exploded. A younger, more vocal, questioning and impatient generation has had enough and regardless of their nationality or race went to the streets all over the globe to begin a long overdue conversation. Parents and grandparents, jolted out of their hopelessness, are joining them to end the era of privilege and inequity.

This is an exciting time. We are seeing the beginning of a new world. Now the hard work is before us and to effect the changes we all know we need we must search out the leaders who are able to forge a new age. They very well may not be the leaders of today. We must choose wisely in this upcoming election. The July 14 primary is your opportunity to vote for your choice of candidates for the national election. Due to the coronavirus you can request an absentee ballot from your town clerk or the secretary of state website. On election day, polls will be open if that is your preference. 

Susan Harvey

Dover-Foxcroft