As I look at the local and national slate of Democrats for the November 2024 election, I see a singular common thread among the candidates. That thread is a strong and abiding belief in the idea of a pluralistic society.
Believers in pluralism hold the view that diversity is beneficial, that in a free democracy power should be dispersed among diverse groups, and that political parties can coexist and work collaboratively with each other to better society.
Tommy John Schiavoni, Sarah Anker, John Avalon, Tim Walz and Kamala Harris embody the ideas of pluralism, and it is why they have my vote.
I encourage all thinking Americans to vote similarly.
Joyce Bromberg
Quogue
Enough Is EnoughKudos to The Southampton Press for the recent interview with Shinnecock tribal leader Lance Gumbs [“Q&A: Lance Gumbs Says Agreement With State for Highway Access Would Benefit Everyone,” 27east.com, November 22] and subsequent editorial on the proposed Shinnecock Nation Westwoods...
Bad SpiritI am writing to express my deep disappointment in the actions of the Southampton History Museum in evicting the Conscience Point Shellfish organization from their longtime operating home at Conscience Point. This is not a “community-first” approach to resolving what...
Capricious ActionsI am writing to bring to the community’s attention the absurd, arbitrary and capricious actions of some of the Southampton History Museum board who have, without merit, terminated the lease of Conscience Point Shellfish. CPS is a valuable gem in...
Shameful DecisionI was dismayed reading the recent article about the closing of the shellfish hatchery operation at Conscience Point [“Eviction Notice Sparks a Split Between Venerable Museum and Shellfish Group,” 27east.com, November 20]. The allegations of wrongdoing are shallow and nitpicky,...
Hard To UnderstandAs a resident of the North Sea area (Big Fresh Pond) since the late 1980s, I have observed the development from the initial Boy Scouts’ efforts to the establishment of the oyster hatchery. And I have been a member for...
Clarity for AdvocacyThank you for your recent publication of the Q&A with Lance Gumbs, which delivered critical information and transparency to your readers around the development plans for Westwoods [“Q&A: Lance Gumbs Says Agreement With State for Highway Access Would Benefit Everyone,”...
StraightforwardI just read Joseph Shaw’s interview with Lance Gumbs [“Q&A: Lance Gumbs Says Agreement With State for Highway Access Would Benefit Everyone,” 27east.com, November 22]. I was so impressed with Lance’s honest, candid and informed answers. After each interview question,...
Beneficial ProgramWe are very saddened by the news that the Southampton History Museum is terminating the lease with the Conscience Point Shellfish Hatchery [“Eviction Notice Sparks a Split Between Venerable Museum and Shellfish Group,” 27east.com, November 20]. Their program is not...
