Tuesday; April 12
What is the key to rebuilding trust in our community? Over the last few years, we have done an effective job of tearing ourselves apart. From disparate politic views to response to community violence to strong feelings about public health we have done a good job of highlighting what separates us. News outlets, social media, public comments and even individual remarks have driven wedges between us. Questions such as “what is truth” or “who can you trust” have challenged philosophies and friendships. I have been around for quite a while and, while I can’t say that we haven’t ever been this far apart, I can say that we aren’t closing the gap on togetherness at any great speed! So, back to the original question – how can we rebuild trust in our community? While there are a variety of community programs out there, I think that the thing that can best bring us together is to be together. It is much harder to dislike and distrust people who sit across the table from us. There may be v