Sure, I’d rather not get the finger but sometimes it’s actually pretty awesome. Recently, I came to appreciate this gesture with a group of 80-plus concerned citizens on an I-91 overpass in Hatfield. We had signs, American flags, and lots of positive energy waving at passing vehicles. There were 20 groups on I-91 overpasses stretching 90-plus miles from Connecticut to Putney. Each had signs related to the current debacle this administration is putting America and Americans through. Ours said “WE (heart) DUE PROCESS.” Our northbound group’s message was different. Each overpass had their own messages. We waved to passing vehicles, cheering when people waved and honked. But let’s get back to getting the finger. Although most people greeted us with waves, flashing headlights and honks, some drivers offered us only that single finger. So why did I appreciate that? There’s a common saying: “First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they attack you. Then you win.” It looks like we’re already at step 3. We get to step 4 and end this disaster of chaos, cruelty and lawlessness when twice as many people get active. Yes, I’m talking to you. Nobody can do everything but everyone can do something. Join a protest, contact congressional representatives, stop doing business with companies like Target and Amazon that have gotten in line with this administration (you’ll survive without Prime until this is over). Find actions in your area at fiftyfifty.one or Indivisible.org. Reed Schimmelfing Northampton