This is different and, honestly, refreshing. In my San Diego neighborhood of University Heights, We Believe signs are almost always some variation of rainbow color text on black background professing sentiments like “love is love”; “black lives matter”; and “science is real”—among others.
Today, along Shirley Ann Place, my wife and I passed a placard seemingly meant as an antidote to the others. Given the community’s liberal leanings, and the plethora of the other signs, I must admit surprise seeing one so blatantly contrary. We live where views dissident to progressive feelings-based beliefs and values simply are not tolerated.
That’s good reason to offer gracious hat tip of respect to a homeowner daring to post in his (or her) yard that which would be rejected by many local residents. Based on the flags and signs outside other houses on Shirley Ann Place, the majority of nearby neighbors would angrily oppose the 10 statements on this We Believe.
Me, I see courage in resistance to mob mentality and expression of the kind of free speech stereotypical of 1960’s and 70’s California culture. In the 2020’s, tolerance is measured by intolerance to opposing views.
I used Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to capture the Featured Image. Vitals: f/2.4, ISO 50, 1/470 sec, 70mm (film equivalent); 4:47 p.m. PDT.