To the editor:
Ho hum, tractors front page. They are important, even a photo of the back end of eight tractors, as well as the agriculture they help to flourish (despite those wanting to kill microbes in the soil and surrounding insects), but so was our message.
It is very discouraging that the Greensboro Walking Ladies (GLWS or our walkers) shared a message of unity and participation with the community, and our paper felt it unnecessary to share those photos, or at least one of the good photos sent in by many people.
I sent an early advance noticed to the Gazette, well before the parade day, so we were simply ignored. Our message of involvement and unity of ideals was not illuminated in a time when we need both.
I am speaking for myself, but I know the disappointment was also shared by others that were not part of the walking group.
A significant percentage of our community’s population is represented by our walkers (over 10%). We all seem to be disappointed (though we are very glad Janet’s photo appeared). We all know many very good group photos were submitted.
A significant effort was also extended in order to be fair to all persuasions, at a time when notably few care to be fair to all. I recall a recent opinion voiced by the Gazette about the importance in unity.
Meetings, supply purchases, seamstresses, artistic creators and the voice of our very large inclusive group brought the message we were sharing into fruition. We (GLWS) are not only Greensboro, but other local Vermont communities, cities across our country, and the world! Were we ignored because we are women?
Shelly Jungwirth
East Hardwick
