Salem is a town that I grew up knowing pretty well. Considering my mom, along with the rest of my family, grew up here. Salem Willows has been a regular summer activity that me and my friends take part in. Going to the arcade, getting peanuts, and walking the pier, peaking what the people who were fishing caught. The Willows is mostly what I associate Salem with because thats typically where I am when I'm in Salem. Aside from the Willows, one of the things I love most about Salem is the people. Everyone is so unique. There are so many different cultures, religions, races, genders, and so much more. Despite their differences, the people of Salem are so accepting. Whether it be though a gay pride flags proudly displayed in windows or cultural meetings, Salem shows their support for everyone. They have things like the Farmers Market, to give everyone an equal opportunity to have fresh fruits and vegetables. At places like the Farmers Market, they accept SNAP, which is a federal nutrition supplement, formally known as food stamps. This ensures that people who are finically unstable can have healthy food for an affordable price. Although I was absent when the guest speakers came, some of the questions I would of asked them are, "What are your favorite parts of Salem?". I'm curious to know what other people think about Salem.