bransonglobe.com LOCAL • LETTERS Continued from page 5 mask creates a risk to me I’m not willing to take. So here’s how I’ll handle this situation; I will be civil to you and avoid getting within 6 feet of you so you can feel safe and comfortable. I’ll cover my mouth with a hand-held tissue to make sure no droplets are expelled in your direction if I cough or sneeze. If there’s a notice on the door of your business requiring a mask to enter, I’ll honor it. If I know I can slip in and out quickly, I’ll don a mask and get it done. Otherwise I’ll simply shop elsewhere for now. No need for conflict. There are some great options available for folks like me, like ordering online or by phone for curb service or delivery to my home, etc. We can all get through this and remain friends, even when we have different opinions and needs. I will NOT make a fool of myself by screaming at you or your employees or trying to tell you how to run your business. I won’t hate you or even dislike your store or your staff. Still no need for any conflict. We can chat, smile and say “Hi, how are you, hope you’re fine, have a nice day” and actually MEAN it, still with no need for any conflict. That’s how freedom works; with respect, dignity, compassion and concern for each other. I wish you well and I pray this ends soon. Larry E. Doran Branson The Song of Hope Endorses Mike Cooper and Brian Seitz After much consideration, Branson’s Song of Hope Assembly is releasing two political endorsements for the August 4th Missouri Primary. The candidates we support are Mike Cooper for Southern Stone County Commissioner and Brian Seitz for State Representative in Missouri’s 156th dis92 Chance Showers & T-Storms 72 94 95 93 93 4TH OF JULY Chance For Showers & T-Storms 74 72 73 Mostly Sunny Mostly sunny Partly Cloudy trict. These endorsements are significant as they stand as the first ever awarded by the Song of Hope movement! Mike Cooper is an economics professor who is pro-business! Over the years he has shown strong support for the entertainment industry in the tri-lakes region, specifically with his contributions to the Branson Regional Arts Council and their productions at the Historic Owen Theatre! We throw our full support behind his candidacy. Brian Seitz is a local pastor and ardent protector of the values we hold dear in this community! What stood out to the Assembly when making this decision to endorse was the principal of consistency in support for our industry. Not just in campaign season, but throughout nearly 3 decades of life here in Branson, Brian has been an ally and promoter of our live music shows and theatres. For 14 years, he ran a monthly newspaper called Music Country News in which he covered the Branson Entertainment Industry! When asked what sets Branson apart, Seitz said Your Branson Area Weather Source Loving The Ozarks FRI Branson Area 5 Day Outlook SAT SUN “Live Music Shows and Entertainment”. That actually goes a long way in setting him apart from other candidates who have run for office in the past who proclaim that the shows are simply one slice of who we are. While Brian will be a strong voice on many different issues, it is this understanding of the paramount importance of our entertainment industry that won him the endorsement. And finally we would like to say that this decision did not simply come from the leadership of our Assembly alone but also from the entertainers who have been the most active in the Song of Hope political movement. July 3 - 4, 2020 • 11 The decision was made as soon as they spoke up because they have the vested interest in our shows thriving into the future! We would like to thank all candidates who submitted credentials seeking the endorsement! Marshall Howden, PresidentSong of Hope Assembly MON TUE
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