Salem is an Insult to the Past

Every October, the town of Salem transforms into the quintessential Halloween town. Its streets are filled to the brim with ghouls and goblins, witches and warlocks. It's no surprise, of course, when the name of your city is as synonymous with witchcraft and the dark arts as Hogwarts. Yet, behind all of the rides and games, the street performers and food, and of course the fetish shops (both meanings fully intended), we must not forget that there is an actual history. That while dressing up like a witch may be considered fun and lighthearted today, there was a time when the mere accusation of witchcraft was enough to ruin or even end an individual's life. The town of Salem has turned a history of murder and torture into a commodity, a toy, a family-friendly outing. But, of course, it happened so long ago! Surely, I should just 'lighten up' and let the people have their fun...right?
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