The article on the vigilante parade was excellent (“Montana’s vigilante obsession,” HCN, 6/24/19). I would have missed it but for an out-of-state friend who shared the link. Author Gabriel Furshong put into words what has always been disturbing about the parade. His short history lesson is one that most of us conveniently fail to recall as we watch our youth in the parade, year after year. It’s sad when folks watching from a distance recognize the false teaching this provides and can see the connections to social ills we continue to struggle with. Thank you for offering such a clear picture. It will help me more effectively explain to friends why I do not attend the parade.
Barbara Lancaster
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Lessons learned.
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