In changing times, keep working together

To the Editor,

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about the American story – what a wild ride it’s been! Think about all those early immigrants who poured in, bringing their skills and ideas with them. They really helped build this country into what it is today, right? It’s amazing how they adapted, learned the language and became part of the fabric of America.

But things have changed, haven’t they? A lot of folks feel like things aren’t quite the same, that some of our old ways are fading and new ideas are shaking things up. It’s easy to feel a little lost or uncertain sometimes. And let’s be honest, the economy is tough for a lot of people right now. We need some fresh thinking to solve those problems.

We need to remember that everyone who’s come to America looking for a better life has brought something to the table. It’s important to talk about immigration and how to make things work for everyone, but we can’t let hard times make us unfairly judge people.

The key is to work together. We need to understand each other and find ways to build a society where everyone has a chance to succeed. That’s what I hope for – a future where everyone can thrive and make America even better.

John Cervone
North Providence