COVID-19 is sowing hate and discontent throughout the country. Even in Haxtun. It is not so much the disease as it is the surrounding politics, misinformation and fear mongering that have divided us. This was evident at last week's meeting of the Haxtun School Board. Because of the current edicts from our Governor, the school administration has been forced to create a plan to open our school in what the government considers to be a safe manner. The plan presented at the meeting was reasonably thorough considering that requirements change on an almost daily basis.

There were many parents and co...