Letters to the Editor

Let people gather peacefully

At the Oct. 13 Homer City Council meeting, a city council member mentioned “people are afraid to drive by the rallies in town, and that’s not right, we need to be safe.” I think the council member is correct, we all want to feel safe, those on the sidewalks, and those driving.

It surprised me people protected in their cars would feel threatened by folks standing, waving a hand, a sign, or both. I’ve never heard words of abuse directed at drivers or rude gestures made. What I’ve seen are participants waving and smiling at cars going by. Nothing that would support a feeling of fear, anger or potential violence. On the other hand, I’ve heard derogatory remarks, seen obscene gestures and “coal rolling” done by an occasional person IN the cars, which generates psy