Dear Allison,
I have a problem. Recently I have seen that many people have signs in their yards regarding wilderness. In some areas of town it is common to see signs that say, "Let's expand and protect our wilderness so that nobody can chop down the trees." In other areas the signs say, "Let's always be able to chop down trees so that people can have jobs and feed their families." I feel very strongly about this issue, and I wish I were brave enough to put a sign in my own yard. But most of the people I know feel differently than I do, and I worry that they might stop liking me if they see my yard sign. They feel strongly too, and they might all decide I'm crazy and bad for showing my opinion. Still, I want to put a sign in my yard. I'm just not sure I have the guts.
Sincerely,
No Guts
Dear No Guts,
Perhaps you could talk to your friends about how they are wonderful people, but you just happen to think differently. Perhaps they will understand. Just put the sign up anyway, and then you will seem to find the confidence to explain your opinion if your friends ask. If your friends do think you're crazy, I am sure you will find more friends that feel the same way you do, and they'll have the exact same sign in their yard, and they will not think you are crazy, and perhaps they will make you their friend. That's all I have.
Be Back Soon,
Allison
