Helen Minnick, Bordentown City
As the people of Bordentown City gather on May 6 for a discussion on the proposed Land Development Ordinance, it is important to think about how we are perceived by each other and the world beyond our city limits.
I am certain that many of us have been viewing the John Adams biopic on HBO. It has been a timely reminder of what qualities and sacrifices it took to create our great nation. I took special note of the manner in which our forefathers related to and treated one another. Despite vehemently disagreeing on political issues, sincerity of the heart for the common goal was mutually understood. The courtesy, kindness, dignity and respect exhibited in their attitude and demeanor toward each other went a long way in achieving all that we enjoy today.
In consideration of this history, it is my hope and prayer that as our city moves towards the pinnacle of what it should be, and what it can be, we who are now part of the process will be remembered in a like manner. A working and successful democratic process is the legacy we should all desire to leave to the next generation. And, as history has proven, we can only bequeath this legacy if we are able to understand that this is not an issue of personalities but of public interest.
