Dear Editor:

The rally held on the Boothbay Common on Saturday, April 19 was a bad idea. 

It's one thing to exercise our Freedom of Speech. It's another matter to incite violence, anger and hatred. 

Our tourist season has begun and everyone needs to know that they are welcome to our beautiful Boothbay region. This kind of rally is harmful and dangerous to our way of life here. I hope the next one gets stopped before it happens.

Pamela Mancuso

Boothbay