OPINION:
Have we as a nation reverted to the Middle Ages? It began with James Comey’s witch hunt against then-candidate Donald Trump and continued with four years of accusations, media hysteria and ridiculous search warrants, charges and trials of our now president-elect.
That’s not progress; it’s regression. In medieval Europe — especially England, where many American families originated — questions about a person’s thoughts or activities resulted in tribunals and torture. Many people were “examined” by cruel sadists, then executed in the most barbaric, painful fashion. Those poor innocents were forbidden fair trials.
Centuries later, we are far removed from the barbarity — but are we really? That time in history is referred to as “the Dark Ages,” an era controlled by alternating religions that crushed anyone who got in the way.
The past few years have seen suppressed freedom of speech. Mr. Trump gives many people hope that their shackles against free speech will come off, but we must work to make that happen. We have to identify areas that can trap us.
Some areas are encouraging Bible discussion in their classrooms. On the surface, most of us may be in favor. But we must remember what happened when one type of religion dominated in a country: It silenced and terrified all in opposition.
I believe in religious freedom. If the Bible is taught in schools, there must be equal time given to other religions. It’s only fair. We can’t go back and make the same mistakes.
FAY DALTON
Lake Alfred, Florida
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