Cold War Red Baiting

If we are going to get to the “truth” about 1/6, we are going to have to look at our extremists Cold War politics over the past many decades. Besides Trump flags that day on the Capitol steps, there was one lone white sign. It read: “The true hidden enemy is Communism.” Trump fanatics are virulently anti-communist. They see it everywhere, they will take up arms against it, they will lie about it, and they will decide for you that you are “Better dead than Red.” Has this not been actual U.S. policy for decades?

I have been red-bated all my life. I believe in-and work forworld peace not world war, equality between the races, economic fairness and sustainability, education and healthcare for all, and a vibrant, intelligent culture. If those values are “communist”, then it would appear that the American “anti-communist” movement all these decades has a lot to answer for, not me or my “fellow travelers” in these causes.

Our organization has sought justice for Latin America in the light of America’s violent “anticommunist” policies. We are now working on a Cold War Truth Commission. We seek to give voice through public Testimonials to those effected or traumatized by the U.S. Cold War, at home and abroad. This issue can no longer be ignored in America. It is literally on the steps of our Capitol.

The question remains, of course, can Americans now handle the truth?

Rachel Bruhnke

Board President Witness for Peace Southwest

San Pedro