To the Editor:

In the July 11 edition of this newspaper, I wrote a letter to the editor expressing my concern regarding the use of a phrase at a Guilderland High School event.

The words “from the river to the sea” are seen by many as both hateful and threatening, and this occurred, quite ironically, at an anti-hate rally. My concern was with the lack of reporting on this incident, as well as with any apparent investigation by either the school or this newspaper [“The silence is deafening”].

Upon opening to the editorial page of that very edition, my concerns were alleviated [“We need to choose our words with care,” July 11, 2024].  I want to thank the staff of the Enterprise, and Melissa Hale-Spencer in particular, for determining and reporting on the specifics of this incident, including statements from school personnel.

Along with the facts of the case, the accompanying editorial remarks were brilliantly written. Thank you for your thoughtful insight in addressing this very divisive issue.

Mike Moak

Guilderland Center