Hello Ward 3, and all of Westfield, oh, and Southwick too…From my previous edit…My situation has been normalized. Because of my background, somebody did something to help. First I do want to thank the Westfield PD, especially Lt. Hall of Community Policing. Just in case my lack of meds made things worse, I talked with him so he would know what and why. He even did a safety check. But, others I contacted and there was a list, contacted the Westfield PD, and a couple of officers did another safety check. And, even later, a neighbor saw my dog outside without me and contacted the PD, and another officer came to check on me. She just strayed from the back yards while out to do her thing…. You really do not know how good this made me feel to know that there were people who legitimately cared enough to do this. In that this is National Mental Health month, and much is being said on the subject to any and all out there, while this is not a disease it can kill…get off the image thing, talk to people. Our suicide rate, depression rate, and as a part of these our opioid situation is getting so great we need to be able to swallow our pride, YOU ARE NOT ALONE, and even if it sounds silly, talk to someone. We have invested a lot in the service that we have available. Bear in mind that a lot of doctors do not know how to relate to this. But, agencies as CHD, and so many others are here for you. As a part of efforts Health New England, has made me aware of additional support services. They are out there!!!
Next, the addition of Southwick is due to readers of my edits who asked, (and these are Independent Voters), why have the Southwick Democrats, five times were late to submit names to run for office? I am estranged from the l0ocal Dems, but I will check, but if anyone knows let me know please.
Kind of a Brian thing…there is a group that wants to change the Mass. State Flag, as they believe that it depicts Native Americans in a bad way. I gave you my view on PC before, some is good, some not. My question on this is: Are we trying to erase all evidence of Native Americans in Mass. Should we change the name of the state, how about Connecticut, or the river, towns, and cities with Native American names??? Granted some of the depictions are cartoonish but that should cause a discussion and study to what they really looked like etc., and may generate some real Native stuff. Their history is more than fascinating, it is important. And, our focus on this rather than getting rid of us is also important to us. To be crass, it could be economically positive as well with tourism. They are still here, and still alive. Wonder why anyone can become depressed.
OK, lastly, ANOTHER SCHOOL SHOOTING. Just the other day I was having a talk with a Pro gun friend, oh he and I are miles apart on some issues but can give each other mutual respect. And, he said Ollie could go poop wherever she wants as far as he is concerned. OK, the anti-gun people have it wrong. This is not their problem. For me, they are the ones threatening the 2nd Amendment. Those who abuse it are. Even the bikers, and the more nefarious people I had hung with many, many years ago had rules about who you shoot and why. Or, else, I would have been shot, a long story, but those who know me and my attitude will understand. It is the responsibility of thee Pro gun folks to come up with a solution. It is not about guns so much as hate filled people with guns. A terrible effect of this conflict (pro and anti-gun) is that somehow it is OK to kill people you disagree with, don’t like, etc. OK to hate and kill. While do not, I understand the want and need to hunt…, I also understand the fears that drive people to buy guns to guard their homes and families, BUT, nearly automatic weapons? OK, I hear those who FEAR the GVERNMENT, but why? We have ways and means to deal with it. One of the fundamentals of American Exceptionalism is that we, the many hire, elect the government. WE can exercise all sorts of other Amendments to do so. A current pop term is “to empower” we are empowered by the Constitution. We just have to be willing to take the time and make the effort to get a majority of voters to agree. Or, is it to impose what you want on all the rest? I do understand that many grew up where government was the few dominated the many, and could and would use violence to keep them in line, do their dirty work etc. And, I mean White Euro-Americans in the South, and in the West where land Barons controlled everything. Or, even here when Industrialist hire the police. CLUE: Civil Rights… other people were able to change things. Why cannot White Euro’s do the same? Too many every day Americans traded their Rights for security, and as Franklin said thus deserve neither. Let someone else do it…Post JFK, Liberals, will take care of us, and Conservatives will do it for us. Just shut up, take the bene’s and stay out of it… And, too many believed them. Be Popular, not an activist; not my responsibility, it is your money indulge yourself…That got to stop. Too many social and gov. problems: Be Americans take responsibility for you issues, and work together to resolve them. That is the only way that will work. OK, I am putting my crayons away. Your former Ward 3 City Councilor, Brian Hoose. [email protected]
