No perfect person around

I was saddened upon reading Debby Bloom's Feb. 27 letter, "Open mind, not just home," in regard to Mother Lawrence. Having not been at the school board meeting, I cannot speak to that, only the good she has done for people over the years. I have never before heard of her as judgmental as to her help for others.

Helping others does not mean one must take no political expression. It is interesting to me that as recently (as) ten years ago, a gay lifestyle was taught at our schools as abnormal or deviant behavior.

Why is it that those who demand their rights to understanding and tolerance can without such understanding and tolerance to those who don't promote their very beliefs? Is that not hypocritical?

What if they rolled over and said nothing for their beliefs? That would be as bad for them as it would be for those of us who love others, yet don't embrace such a lifestyle.

Albeit, people should be understanding to everyone if for no other reason than it is loving and proper. It is a sad day in our world when one lives as selflessly as possible, serving others, and is not understood, rather accused of discrimination. People should not be accused of discrimination or called hate mongers because they don't take a certain belief. I have never met a perfect person. Why are we so eager to expect more than we are willing to be?

Ginger Risch
Anchorage