EDITOR:
Late last summer, I ventured to the historic Blockhouse Lighthouse near Skmaqn-Port-la-Joye-Fort Amherst. I was struck by the appalling conditions of the property. I was angry that such a state had befallen the site.
That night I decided that I couldn’t possibly be the only person upset about the condition of the Blockhouse and I set out to find other like-minded people. I quickly learned of a group of citizens who had been fighting for years to see the property maintained and reached out to offer my assistance.
We came together and through a social media campaign and the support of both the Guardian and CBC, were able to amass a following of more than 10,000 concerned individuals. The government took notice and in November, the Coast Guard began exhaustive efforts to save the Blockhouse.
Lately, political arenas, both domestic and south of the border, have left many of us dismayed and feeling like there is no one in charge. As disturbing as these times are, through this experience I have come to grasp that it is my duty to speak up when I believe that something is wrong.
Step 1: Notice what irritates you and decide to be a voice.
Step 2: Reach out and find other people who care. Focus on the facts.
Step 3: Do not let up until your concerns are heard and change happens.
Anger is a great motivator and very effective when it is based on a public injustice rather than for selfish gain.
Jane L. MacIsaac,
Rocky Point,
UPEI student (BSc., Data Analytics)
