Ten Commandments are good rules for life

Let’s keep the Ten Commandments monument in Farmin Park. Thank you to the Eagles for your gift of the monument many years ago, and thank you again for saying your preference is to let it remain where it is — much appreciated. It seems to me this monument is grandfathered in.

Let’s remind ourselves of the history of our country and of Sandpoint/Bonner County. America was established as a Christian nation, based on Christian/Judeo principals from the Bible. The Ten Commandments are good rules for life whatever your belief may be — not just for Christians or Jews. How could they possibly be offensive: Do you want someone to steal from you, to covet your wife or to murder you?

Are you aware of how Farmin Park got the name “Farmin?” It was to show respect for, and to honor, an early Sandpoint family. In Sandpoint’s rowdy early days, Mrs. Farmin was the one to start the first Sunday school and church here. The Farmins were Christians, and also donated land for a church and schools. Do you begrudge us of this little strip of land that reminds us of our national and local heritage?

I’ve also heard it’s under consideration to allow beer and wine in Farmin Park. Do we really need that there?

I welcome newcomers, but I say respectfully, if our Ten Commandments offends you, maybe you’d be happier somewhere else. Don’t try to make us over to suit you. America has not shut down mosques or Buddhist temples, don’t be so intolerant of us.

Thank you, and God bless you, to the pastors and all the people who turned out in support of the monument on March 13 at Farmin Park, I’m proud of you. Let’s be strong about our God-given heritage, folks, and continue on doing it in love.

EVALYN FINNEY

Sandpoint