Published by admin on Thu, 12/16/2021 - 9:06am
Freedom of expression within small communities isn’t inclusive of minority groups. This may be a hard pill to swallow. It might hit people the wrong way and make them think that I’m over analyzing or critiquing our community. However, it needs to be said.
Growing up in multiple small towns across South Dakota, I have grown to realize that each town has one human quality that stands out more than at any other place I’ve lived and that trait is open judgment. I’ve seen many small communities use their people’s personal lives as a gossip playground.