In our last edition of September 22nd, we reported about the wonderful weekend that for 14 consecutive years, the City of Lawrence dedicated to remember aspects of the American Civil War, where today actors, dressed in the 19th century style, camp in the Campagnone Common, sleep in tents, cook on an open fire, fired their canons and reminisce of passages of the bloody war that waged between April 12, 1861 and May 9, 1865.
For 14 years our observation has always been the same, lacking an audience. Lawrence’s people and especially its student population, has been missing a great opportunity to learn about this era and what that history means for our present and future. The saddest thing about this is that this apathy has continued for all these years.
Two weeks ago, we also had elections where we were discussing positions at the state level. Out of a total of 40,829 registered voters in Lawrence, only a total of 6,022 responsible citizens went to the polls.
These two events have something in common. Residents of this community have proven time and again that they have no respect for those who forged this country allowing us to enjoy the fruits of their sacrifices. Neither have they cared for the future of this city or who will end up ruling our lives. No matter how many positive things happen in Lawrence, things will not improve for our residents because people simply do not care.
