Letter To the Editor
Author: Susan Goode
Recently, a neighbor came to our door to present a petition regarding a proposed subdivision affecting our area.
Carole Plymale was knowledgeable on the subject and pleasant to visit with. She was able to supply well-thought-out answers to our inquiries. I found myself sharing many of her concerns. But more to the point, I felt great respect for the courage and initiative she displayed by bringing these issues to the door of someone she'd never met.
So I want to publicly APPLAUD Carole's actions, but also suggest that the rest of us be ready to stand up and ask questions if someone else's plans or agendas set off alarm bells in our minds.
There's no need to be disrespectful or combative while letting our voice be heard, but we do have to be firm in our convictions if we expect to affect a change. I believe REAL change is a process that begins WITHIN each individual... and can build from there to the local, county, state and/or national level.
How often have we wondered, "Why doesn't somebody do something" about this or that? Well, I'm beginning to understand that WE are the people we've been waiting for . . . to "do something!".
First, though, we must do our homework.. . know our subject... consider other perspectives.. ask questions (and be prepared to answer them.)
Thank you, Carole.
Sharon Goode
