March 29, 2024
Letter

Speaking rights

Contrary to what Diana Graettinger quoted Mr. Eddie Bassett as saying in her article of December 21, the Godfrey’s are not speaking on behalf of the Passamaquoddy people. Rather they are being critical of a faction of the tribe that has taken upon themselves the right to unilaterally change the nature of the locale which we all share.

The Godfrey’s have every right to point out where the actions of this group are in conflict with deeply held beliefs of others in the tribe. Not withstanding his stated respect for the Jewish culture, the Muslim people … or any creed or nation that has a spirituality associated with it,” I doubt that either Mr. Bassett or the anonymous former tribal councilor would remain silent were the Jewish state of Israel, or any of the several Muslim states, to undertake actions that would be detrimental to the Passamaquoddy.

Ron Rosenfeld

Perry


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