Don't be afraid to be politically incorrect

Black lives matter. All lives matter. Self-reflection, accountability, respecting authority, and admitting ownership of a problem matter too - now, more than ever.

In an opinion piece about the police killings and riots (Dec. 22), the writer made some statements that were so powerful, I had to reread the words several times to believe the Daily Herald actually printed them! According to the writer, "minority communities need to focus on changing their own circumstances and attitudes before they start blaming others." This is good advice to any group of individuals who feel like they're getting a raw deal from society. The quote from the writer is significant and absolutely necessary given the horrible tragedies recently.

Unfortunately many people will gasp at his viewpoints. Why? Because for some it's considered politically incorrect language. But now, more than ever, we need to be unafraid of being "politically incorrect." Sometimes the right thing to say is also considered the incorrect thing to say. Yet political incorrect language is exactly what is needed to frame another reasonable dialogue. I am proud of the gentleman from Glen Ellyn; he was a hero to me for saying the words that needed to be said.

Valerie Goranson

Libertyville