Voice your anger and make a difference

I am a 71-year-old white woman and I am angry!

Angry at those who turn righteous protest into looting and vandalism.

Angry that 401 years ago slaves were brought to this land and our great shame as a nation began.

I am angry that all my adult life my fellow Americans of color have lived as less-thans in a country that says all men (and women) are equal and there is justice for all.

I am angry that I must fear for my black grandson in a way I will never fear for my white grandson.

I am angry that white men and women with guns took it upon themselves to take over my town because of a rumor Sunday night. As if a large contingency of sheriff deputies, National Guard and the sherriff himself with a helicopter over them all weren’t enough. It must have been quite a party when the people they were so afraid of never showed, or were they disappointed?

I am angry that there is a little voice in the back of my head that says, “Be a good girl, Anita, and don’t make waves.”

Will I be able to ignore that voice this time? Will I be able to express my anger in a way that will make at least some difference?

Anita Huntley

Snohomish