Letter to the Editor: It’s time to define ourselves

Donald Trump says he hates us, refuses to talk to our leaders, and then blames us for not compromising. One of our  local deputies recently posted that Hamas is easier to negotiate with than Democrats. An employee at our courthouse  called our “No Kings” protest a “No Peace” protest.  

Enough is enough. It’s time for Democrats to define ourselves instead of letting others do it for us.  

The Greenbrier County Democratic Women’s Club is a group of nearly 100 members from across the county who  promote Democratic values through service, civic engagement, and community leadership. We are educators,  counselors, business owners, doctors, and lawyers. We are also volunteers, people who have dedicated our  professional and personal lives to serving our community.  

In part, we bring:  

● 180 years of experience as post-secondary educators  

● 353 years as elementary and secondary teachers  

● 91 years as social workers and counselors serving women, children, and families  

● 57 years leading local nonprofit organizations  

● 57 years working with survivors of domestic violence  

● 91 years as nursing professionals  

Beyond our careers, we volunteer in countless ways — from running food pantries and tutoring students to singing in  the Greenbrier Valley Chorale and serving in our churches. The Marvel Center in Rupert was founded with the help  and dedication of some of our members. When the 2016 flood devastated our region, our members volunteered  tirelessly, including as part of the Greenbrier Valley Long Term Recovery Committee. Among others, we serve on  boards and committees that support the elderly, children, and those with disabilities.  

We are educators, caregivers, and community builders. We are your neighbors. We show up, not just at rallies, but  every single day, to make Greenbrier County stronger, fairer, and kinder.  

It’s time people stop defining us by what they hear on talk shows or see on social media. We define ourselves by our  work, our service, and our love for this community.  

Thank you,  

Carol Evans, President, Diane Browning, VP, Shirley Sexton, VP, Cathey Sawyer, VP, Judy Lucas, Secretary, Sarah  Umberger, Treasurer, Gloria Martin, Activities Coordinator, Patricia Lally, D.O., George Little, Joyce Perlove, Fred  Perlove, Barbara Sanders, Meg Jackson, Edward Cohen