BRATTLEBORO-Imagine an American Fair constructed in the Heartland with pavilions hosted by each of the 50 states.
Imagine billionaires responding to a wish list and ponying up for software to efficiently connect states with resources, sort out parking, shuttles, and housing for guests, offer updated information, and imagine them footing the bill for attendance by Americans with disabilities, veterans, children.
Imagine American music showcased in days-long multistage performances, featuring the distinct sounds of shape-note singing, blues, jazz, gospel choirs, symphonies, pop stars, scores from beloved movies.
Imagine pavilions devoted to the cultures of the Native peoples of America, African Americans, Latin Americans, and more.
Imagine celebrating American foods, American sports, American inventions, American bravery, and more and more.
Imagine guests from all nations around the world being welcomed and escorted by American hosts around the Fair.
Why can't we have nice things anymore?
Nancy Crompton
Brattleboro
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