Letter to the Editor: Taking Pride This Month In Art Guild's Work Around Town

Dear Editor,
It's pride month, and as usual it is a flag waving celebration. Thanks to the hard work of the Edmonson County Arts Guild, Edmonson County’s pride is on full display and beautiful flags are waving all over the place. My heart swelled with pride when I drove down Main Street and saw the red, white and blue dominating the landscape.

I believe that we are finally coming out of a time when societal forces tried to convince us to be ashamed of being American and all that comes with it. To be clear, I see America for what it is, scars and all. We are a nation populated by sinners, and as a nation we have sinned many times. We are also a nation that has delivered a vast number of people to freedom and prosperity. Through the grace of God, we have set many of the standards by which other countries are judged.

We have answered the call to aid of all types around the world. Despite some suggestions to the contrary, America is a friend most would like to have. We are allies with England, Germany and Japan. Those three countries were enemies of America over 5 different wars. England was our oppressor, and Japan launched a devastating sneak attack that killed nearly 2,500 Americans and drew us into a larger conflict that cost the lives of another 400,000. Yet, we are friends and allies.

We have demonstrated our capacity as a country to grow in both might and right. We have righted many of the wrongs of our past, and like every other nation still have many wrongs to right in the future. With the continued blessings of the Almighty, I believe we will. I am proud to be an American and I am thankful to the Edmonson County Arts Guild for their efforts to help me show that pride.

Josh Casey,
Sweeden