When I read the comments, one question stands out: How can you get more involved? You’ve heard the phrase “All politics is local”. That’s so true. Go to school board meetings. Befriend people there. Join online groups. Educate yourself with facts. Never back down. Support others.
I lost many friends because I fought restrictions from the beginning of “the downfall”. It was almost enough to make me back down. But my kids kept asking me to fight for them. And guess what, I met new friends through my advocacy! Lifelong friends. And I still attend meetings!
Stand by the things you feel strongly about. I’ve always understood the uselessness of masks, so I don’t wear them. Anywhere. No matter the pressure. There are always exceptions, of course. Don’t get kicked out of a doc’s office, or off a plane. Different battles in the war.
And that’s the final piece of advice. Use common sense. Don’t say anything nasty that will hurt your cause or distort the perception of who you are. It’s hard when someone is screaming in your face in the middle of Target that you’re a murderer for not wearing a mask. Be better.
Oh, one more thing. Never, ever be afraid to speak truth to power. School boards can be more brutal than national politics because this is where emotions and tempers and grudges flourish. They’ll try to stop you. Cut your mic. Keep going and never stop telling the truth! Ever.
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