Living in a Ethically handicapped town
Diversity in my opinion is good. It keeps me grounded and reminds me that I am but a small speck on this awesome plant. I also believe strongly in individualism. Yes like most people I am taken back by that which I do not understand, but I am willing to accept ones individuality and opinions so unlike many I accept change with open arms. Now Traverse City don't get me wrong this is a beautiful town that offers much for tourism. Though for those that have not ventured far beyond its boundaries or those that have and are closed minded this town has very little to offer in diversity. This little city has attempted to immerse itself in big town ideas but unwilling to take on the diversity that comes with it.
Traverse City has very little ethical cuisine. No restaurant chains do not count. There is next to nothing in festivals that celebrate different cultures. I believe the museum is the only place you can immerse yourself in diversity once in awhile. Now I am sure there is some one out there that will be glad to point out all the things that are diverse in Traverse City. I consider myself averagely informed. I am employed by one of the largest employers in town. My job consist of being personal with peoples lives. I have acquaintances from every walk of life. I read all the extra magazines and papers Traverse City has to offer and I make sure to catch the local news. Despite all this contact with community and people I still hear of nothing of ethical proportions. I think the closes we get to diversity is during the National Cherry Festival that is because it comes here with fat wallets in search of the beauty this town has to offer.
These people come here and are greeted with open arms and great smiles. Bring your buisness we shout. So these people bring their buisnesses and stay for a year or two then move on to other ventures leaving a town to struggle with growing diversity it is not willing to accept. So Traverse City be proud of your beautiful out of the way location but stop hiding the truth and accept change and people for who they are and what they stand for. Allow diversity and ethical changes to make you a better place to come and live and play. If you want all this buisiness and fun of a larger community then be willing to cater to their needs and enjoy trying something new.
Traverse City has very little ethical cuisine. No restaurant chains do not count. There is next to nothing in festivals that celebrate different cultures. I believe the museum is the only place you can immerse yourself in diversity once in awhile. Now I am sure there is some one out there that will be glad to point out all the things that are diverse in Traverse City. I consider myself averagely informed. I am employed by one of the largest employers in town. My job consist of being personal with peoples lives. I have acquaintances from every walk of life. I read all the extra magazines and papers Traverse City has to offer and I make sure to catch the local news. Despite all this contact with community and people I still hear of nothing of ethical proportions. I think the closes we get to diversity is during the National Cherry Festival that is because it comes here with fat wallets in search of the beauty this town has to offer.
These people come here and are greeted with open arms and great smiles. Bring your buisness we shout. So these people bring their buisnesses and stay for a year or two then move on to other ventures leaving a town to struggle with growing diversity it is not willing to accept. So Traverse City be proud of your beautiful out of the way location but stop hiding the truth and accept change and people for who they are and what they stand for. Allow diversity and ethical changes to make you a better place to come and live and play. If you want all this buisiness and fun of a larger community then be willing to cater to their needs and enjoy trying something new.
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