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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW West Rim Road reopens as Bybee Creek firefighting continues ... Organizations rally to help White City woman overrun by stray cats ... Central Point has a blue hue for its police ... West Rim Road reopens as Bybee Creek firefighting continues ... Organizations rally to help White City woman overrun by stray cats ... Central Point has a blue hue for its police ... GUEST OPINION Guest Opinion: Speak out against hate Comment By Annette Clinkinbeard MailTribune.com By Annette Clinkinbeard Posted Aug. 7, 2016 at 12:01 AM By Annette Clinkinbeard Posted Aug. 7, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News Two years ago I left my home state of Oregon and moved to Orlando, Fla., where I am living near my daughter, who is lovingly caring for me, her 83-year-old mom. Next door lived a kind, loving young man who decided I would be a new friend and substitute grandmother. He checked up on me daily, and gave me a big hug each time we met on the patio. We had many long talks on the purpose and meaning of life. I was impressed by his 31-year-old wisdom and his sincere kindness and genuine love. His name was Jerry Wright, and he was one of the 49 brutally murdered on June 12 in an Orlando nightclub. I am grieving for him, for his family and for all those whose family and friends died these senseless deaths. I am also feeling profound regret. Why haven't I spoken out during my long life against hate? It is so easy to not want to get involved or allow fear to prevent us from standing and speaking out. It is so easy to say that hate is none of our business. We can write to our members of Congress demanding sensible gun control. We can donate to worthy causes that sponsor peace. But now is the time to talk face to face to our children when hate appears, to speak to our neighbors and friends when hate is clearly spoken, to speak frankly to organizations that foster hate of any kind and even help people to understand their hidden fears and hates. What have we to lose? I believe that we all have a job to do: to speak to store clerks, telephone friends, doctors, repairmen, servers. We must for the sake of our world stand up and speak out against hate! I am hoping you will join me. Perhaps read my letter to your friends, or your organization. Perhaps write your own letter. Let us all be courageous and speak up for the sake of all our lives. It may sound trite, but love conquers hate! Annette Clinkinbeard, formerly of Medford, lives in Windermere, Fla. By Annette Clinkinbeard MailTribune.com By Annette Clinkinbeard Posted Aug. 7, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501