GUILFORD — I am surprised, and not pleasantly so, that the editors of this paper found Patience Merriman's comments regarding “disruptive protest” to be worthy of space in The Commons.
She speaks of Donald Trump as a “narcissistic bully” and of “the hateful agenda of the extreme right.” Do I detect just a hint of those very qualities in her vicious call to revolt?
True and effective reformers would be appalled at her lack of human decency.
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Canal Street Art Gallery, 23 Canal Street, presents the Art For All Seasonal group show, sharing the gifts from the many artists of this region and celebrating the start of the gallery's sixth year. The show is on view through Jan. 7. All are invited to join the gallery on 3rd Friday Gallery Night, Dec. 16. Gallery events are free and open to the public. This year's Art For All Seasonal group show presents a collection of artworks by Clare...
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