I’m writing in response to Steve Annarummo’s letter in last week’s Phoenix where he called me out as a known supporter of Antifa and BLM. I posted a picture to Facebook of Wonder Woman with the word Antifa over it because I’m a fan of Wonder Woman and proudly anti-fascist.

That’s what he is using to support his claim that I am a known supporter of Antifa. Traditionally, all Americans were anti-fascist. Our heroes were anti-fascist. Wonder Woman and Captain America were anti-fascist. Indiana Jones was anti-fascist.

My personal hero, my grandfather, fought in Europe during World War II, so I guess that makes him anti-fascist, too. Being anti-fascist does not mean that I am a member or a supporter of some shadowy terrorist organization. However, I want to thank Mr. Annarummo and the Bristol Phoenix for the opportunity to clarify my position on this issue.

Bethany Sousa Foster
Bristol

Editor's note: Ms. Foster is a candidate for Bristol Town Council. Though we are not accepting letters from candidates throughout the campaign season, we are allowing candidates who have been criticized or attacked in our opinions sections to respond.