Silence, Apathy and Indifference speak volumes! As citizens of the United States we celebrate our Constitutional and Amendment rights for free speech and assembly.  It doesn't, however, mean that we should remain silent if what is being proclaimed in our community is not the prevailing attitude. In 2006, the Ku Klux Klan sent press releases to NPR, AOL, Associated Press and the Herald Mail. The Klan thrives on press, even negative press.  Their goal is for a few sad souls to feel important for a day.  Is this the only voice that will be heard; that the Klan came to town and nobody responded� In 2004, Peace and Unity events, held as an alternative to the Klan parade and rally were successful because the focus was not on confronting the Klan at their own event.  Three venues were provided throughout the Sharpsburg and Keedysville area.  In the end, only a few Klansmen and a couple of teens showed up for their event.  While there were some curiosity seekers and some who wished to directly confront the Klan, this was brief.  Instead, hundreds of people, families, teens and children of diverse faith and race attended the alternative events that promoted a positive image of the South Mountain community.  Certainly "Love Not Hate" was the central message of the Washington County Area that day. If communities of faith and civic organizations are unwilling to speak out in the face of intolerance then what relevance do they have to our community�  Silence, apathy and indifference speaks volumes. Now is the time for us to work together for the common good. Community Triangle members participated comprehensively including park coordination, web design, vendors and staffing of 20% of the booths. To learn more about the Love-not-Hate campaign check out their website at www.love-not-hate.org. For more information contact Chris Baker 240-291-3165 Or e-mail us at info@communitytriangle.org