Don’t be afraid to share your political views.we can learn from each other
Published on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 11:58 AM
I know there are people around me who don’t want to get their hands dirty when it comes to politics.
not me. You can often find me scraping the dirt from under my fingernails when it comes to local, state, and national politics.
Yes, my assumptions, thoughts, and opinions are sometimes distorted and even wrong, but remaining silent only makes me look indifferent.
Sure, there are risks involved in engaging in potentially controversial conversations, but I’m always up for a challenge and often even learn a few things from the discussion.
So today, being fearless, I want to start with what’s happening on college campuses across the country.
To say I’m disappointed is an understatement.
The anti-Semitism that’s happening right now is just incredible to me.
During World War II, more than 6 million Jews, including children, were murdered under the Nazi regime.
And for a long time, the United States turned a blind eye. Will history repeat itself?
No one denies that war is a horrible event and sadly innocent people lose their lives. But in my opinion, what is happening to the Palestinians is not the fault of the Jewish people. Hamas is the bad guy here.
Not only did they commit the killings and kidnappings on October 7th, but this coordinated attack will ultimately lead to what we are currently witnessing in our country: anti-Semitism and anti-American movements. I suspect that it was.
Hopefully I’ll be proven wrong.
Regarding state politics, Governor Reeves, please expand Medicaid.
Initially, I agreed with the governor’s view. In order to pay for medical care, people need to work and earn a living.
But I was wrong.
We feel that without Medicaid expansion, our state will suffer when it comes to health care options.
Others in our community agree. Dr. Randy Easterling and Dr. Dan Edney are advocates trying to persuade Congress to expand Medicaid.
The doctor sees the writing on the wall. What is happening without expansion is putting our country in a state of crisis.
And guys, that’s scary. Hospitals are closing in various places, and if hospitals disappear, the number of medical providers may also decrease.
Mike Cheney, the state’s health secretary, has also advocated for Medicaid expansion.
His argument may not be to everyone’s taste, but at least it provides Congress with a pill to swallow.
As for our local government, under the leadership of our Mayor and Aldermen, Vicksburg is moving in a positive direction. Port expansion is underway and MCity is keeping us front and center when it comes to technology and innovation. Optimistically, the city of Vicksburg will continue on a positive path after a new alderman is elected to serve the term of the late Michael Mayfield.
I hope my opinion isn’t too confusing. This column is not intended to kick up dust. It was simply meant to call on people not to be timid about their opinions. Right or wrong, we can all learn from each other.
Terry Cowart Frazier writes features for the Vicksburg Post. Contact her at terri.frazier@vicksburgpost.com.
About Terry Cowart Frazier
Terry Frazier was born in Cleveland. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to Vicksburg. She is a part-time reporter for the Vicksburg Post and editor of the Vicksburg Living Magazine, which won an award of first place from the Mississippi Press Association. She also won the top award for “Best Feature Article” in the editorial category of MPA’s Better Newspaper Contest.
Terry is a graduate of Warren Central High School and Mississippi State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations.
Before joining the Post a little more than a decade ago, he worked as a freelancer at the Jackson Free Press. However, she enjoyed being a full-time housewife for most of her life.
Terry is a member of Crawford Street United Methodist Church. She is a life member of the Vicksburg Her Junior Auxiliary and a past member of the Sampler She is also a past member of the Antiques Club and the Town and Country Garden Club. She is married to Dr. Walter Frazier.
“From staying up-to-date on local government issues to hearing from residents, local newspapers are essential to our communities. I have been honored to be a part of The Post’s dedicated team throughout my tenure. I hope that with their local support, I can continue to grow and hone my skills while helping them share Vicksburg’s story. When I’m asked if there are, my answer is always “people.”
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