Pink, and other problems

Editor Index-Tribune:

Global climate change with profound impacts on the lives of billions.

Record extinction of Earth’s species, and the oceans soon to be depleted of fish.

Nuclear disasters, fracking, a possible reigniting of the Cold War and one-sixth of the U.S. population below the poverty level.

Forbes reports that 85 individuals and families have more wealth than the poorest 3.5 billion people on the planet.

Closer to home, the imminent closure of the Sonoma Developmental Center and the dispersal of its population, comprised of the neediest among us. Off to private facilities. Out of sight and mind, so that so-called developers can swoop down and engorge on greater profits.

A 13-year-old boy shot to death, shot seven times, for the crime of carrying a toy gun.

The number of police-related deaths in Sonoma County reached such high levels in the prior decade it brought about a federal investigation. There is still no civilian review board in this regard.

And what is the discussion of concern in Sonoma?

The color pink. Good God!

Will Shonbrun

The Springs