Alert “06880” reader Fred Cantor writes:
The other day, my wife Debbie and I came out of the Westport Historical Society “Talk of the Town” exhibit.
Facing us was a beautiful New England scene: the Doughboy statue on Veterans Green, with spectacular fall foliage behind it. It could have easily appeared on one of those New Yorker covers decades ago.
As we got closer, I saw right behind the statue another quintessential, timeless New England scene. It could also have been a New Yorker cover: a row of political signs, opposite a row of brilliant orange and yellow trees.
(Photos/Fred Cantor)
With Election Day near, the signs in such close proximity to the Doughboy statue seemed so fitting. After all, so many American soldiers over the years gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms and rights — including the right to vote.
That right is something I have never taken for granted. Perhaps something we can all agree on — no matter where we stand on the political spectrum — is that this Tuesday, Westport residents hopefully will continue their tradition of high participation rates at the polls.
I Love the pictures by Cantor. The sign suggesting a left turn is also humorous! Thanks.
Alberta Cifolelli
Thanks for your praise. It’s especially meaningful coming from such an accomplished artist.
Well said, Fred. Canada’s recent Federal election results surprised a few, perhaps because of higher voter turn out. Votes speak.