Letters to the editor

We live on a cul-de-sac near the high school. Our lot is pie-shaped and abuts onto Stanley Boulevard. We fly an American flag next to a rainbow flag because, in our opinion, you can't have freedom for some and not for others. We also support our nation's police forces. What we do not condone is the actions of a few rogue officers who feel that some people's lives are not as worthy as others. Like many Lamorinda residents, we have watched in horror as black men and women are abused, shot in the back, shot in their beds, suffocated to death, and generally not accorded any dignity that is inherently theirs just by virtual of being a human being. I don't worry about my 6-foot, 3-inch son walking out the door wearing a hoodie, but he's white.

Because of the shape of our lot, we have a fence facing Stanley Boulevard. Over the last two years, we have put up protest posters regarding various political issues that reflect our values, especially regarding black lives matter. We feel that the current legal system is unfair, and we feel that we have the right to air these opinions. These posters are being torn down. We don't know who is tearing them down. These posters on OUR property. We keep putting them up and others keep pulling them down. At least the last poster that was torn down was thrown over our fence. We promptly put it back up. We are close to contacting the police because we consider this vandalism.

You don't have to agree with our political stance. Fine. You can fly whatever flags you want at your house. A confederate flag? Go to town. Nail it to your fence. We can assure you that we will not tear it down. Because we respect the right you have to air your opinions, as vile as they may be. We value your rights as a homeowner, and we will not trespass on your property. We ask that you give us the same consideration.

Claire M. Johnson and Mark Sarconi

Lafayette



		print story Before you print this article, please remember that it will remain in our archive for you to visit anytime. download pdf (use the pdf document for best printing results!)
		Comments
		Send your comment to: info@lamorindaweekly.com Reach the reporter at: info@lamorindaweekly.com

		This article was published on Page A9:

Quick Links for LamorindaWeekly.com
Home Archive Advertise send artwork to: ads@lamorindaweekly.com Classified ads Lamorinda Service Directory About us and How to Contact us Submit Letter to the Editor Send stories or ideas to: storydesk@lamorindaweekly.com Send sports stories and photos to: sportsdesk@lamorindaweekly.com Subscribe to receive a delivered or mailed copy Subscribe to receive storylinks by email	Content Civic Lafayette Moraga Orinda MOFD Life Sports Schools Business Food Our Homes Letters/Opinions Calendar
Copyright Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA