We now know that it's not over -- the Daily Times has said so!
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Thursday, May 07, 2009
REFLECTIONS ON THE DOWNZONING DISPUTE
We now know that it's not over -- the Daily Times has said so!
The Myth Of The Objective Media
Enshrined in the Constitution, in the first amendment, are the words “Congress shall make no law....abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press:”. The founders understood that the communication of ideas, either as individuals or within organizations known as “the press”, was a fundamental right and crucial to the operation of a democracy. They knew that if the government controlled speech and could suppress speech that was critical of it, the people would not be able to make informed decisions when they voted and power would collocate around those who controlled the speech.
Now some may be thinking, that is what we have now. The “mainstream media”, consisting of the major network television broadcasts and a majority of newspapers, is in the pocket of the statists in the Democrat party and they have brainwashed the American people. The other side argues that the “alternative media”, made up primarily of talk radio and the Internet, it unfair to its ideas and programs. Both sides may complain that they are treated unfairly by some member of “the press” but I would argue that this is exactly what the founders intended. The idea that “the press” as a whole is to be objective is a myth we have created for ourselves and was not in any way, shape or form that held by the people of the eighteenth century. If you had an idea or a point of view you wanted to disseminate, you had three choices. First, if you could get the listeners, you could make speeches. Second, you could write a pamphlet. This is what Thomas Paine did with “Common Sense” and in so doing, gave the final push to the Continental Congress to declare for independence. I’m sure King George did not think it a “fair and objective” treatment of his policies. Finally, you could start a newspaper. Samuel Adams and his friends did this to support their revolutionary ideas, as did Thomas Jefferson when he formed his political party in opposition to John Adams. His paper was anything but objective and everyone knew it and accepted it.
The point is that “the press” was understood to have a point of view and its dissemination of the news was understood to support that point of view, a point of view that was political in nature. The papers themselves advertised this fact in their names-the Democrat this or the Republican that. There was no regulation of these papers and the market determined their success of failure. Samuel Adams’ first paper lasted only two years but some of those early papers continue to this day. If their ideas and viewpoint attracted people, it was a success; if they were not, it went under. For the politically active, getting your product noticed in the marketplace of ideas was just as difficult then as it is now.
Over the years, the press has not changed but our perception of it has. We expect the press to simply “give us the facts” and let us fit it into our ideological understanding. We created the myth of media objectivity where there was none, never has been and never will be. Much of the press, for its part, has bought into the myth as well and believes that it is objective and unbiased, lying to itself. Given this situation, we have two choices. We can complain that the media is not what we think it should be, which is what most of those on the “right” do. Or was can delude ourselves into believing that what we receive from the major media outlets is objective and simply swallow their “spin” as true. This is what the majority of Americans who don’t have the will, desire or time to think critically about the issues choose to do. Why? Here is the real issue. Most Americans are products of government schools whose objective, because they are government schools, is to turn out a product that will support the idea that government is good and all the things government does, or tries to do, are good. Americans are not taught to think critically in school, we are not taught to be discerning. Therefore, when students come out of the system, they naturally gravitate toward media that support the worldview they have been spoon-fed for over a decade of their young lives. The more the Federal government controls the schools, the worse this tendency is going to be. The founders knew this which is why there was no “Department of Education” for almost two hundred years. Education was understood to be a family and community matter, not a government matter.
Today, there are more choices than ever before when it comes to receiving information and viewpoints and because of that fact, people who receive it are forced to learn to think critically and be discerning. The marketplace works and we need to let it work, particularly in the areas of political ideology. Any suggestion by any political official that we need regulation in the media should be met with strong opposition. Failing papers should not be “bailed out”, talk radio should not be subject to any form of the “Fairness Doctrine” and the Internet should not be regulated in any way... The marketplace should determine the success or failure of every idea.
The reality is this. The statist, through years of patient work and indoctrination, has bought off larger and larger segments of the population. The current administration seems to believe that it can do pretty much anything it wants and is not constrained by the Constitution, economic reality or common sense. About one sixth of the population of this great country put these people in office. The great question yet to be decided it this-is this the “tyranny of the minority” or has the statist truly won the ideological battle in the marketplace of ideas? If the latter is true, liberty is lost. If the former is true, will the majority rise up before the statist clamps down on any dissenting ideas? It is a race whose outcome has not yet been decided but in order for liberty to triumph, we must actually enter the contest.
www.patricksamuels.com
Now some may be thinking, that is what we have now. The “mainstream media”, consisting of the major network television broadcasts and a majority of newspapers, is in the pocket of the statists in the Democrat party and they have brainwashed the American people. The other side argues that the “alternative media”, made up primarily of talk radio and the Internet, it unfair to its ideas and programs. Both sides may complain that they are treated unfairly by some member of “the press” but I would argue that this is exactly what the founders intended. The idea that “the press” as a whole is to be objective is a myth we have created for ourselves and was not in any way, shape or form that held by the people of the eighteenth century. If you had an idea or a point of view you wanted to disseminate, you had three choices. First, if you could get the listeners, you could make speeches. Second, you could write a pamphlet. This is what Thomas Paine did with “Common Sense” and in so doing, gave the final push to the Continental Congress to declare for independence. I’m sure King George did not think it a “fair and objective” treatment of his policies. Finally, you could start a newspaper. Samuel Adams and his friends did this to support their revolutionary ideas, as did Thomas Jefferson when he formed his political party in opposition to John Adams. His paper was anything but objective and everyone knew it and accepted it.
The point is that “the press” was understood to have a point of view and its dissemination of the news was understood to support that point of view, a point of view that was political in nature. The papers themselves advertised this fact in their names-the Democrat this or the Republican that. There was no regulation of these papers and the market determined their success of failure. Samuel Adams’ first paper lasted only two years but some of those early papers continue to this day. If their ideas and viewpoint attracted people, it was a success; if they were not, it went under. For the politically active, getting your product noticed in the marketplace of ideas was just as difficult then as it is now.
Over the years, the press has not changed but our perception of it has. We expect the press to simply “give us the facts” and let us fit it into our ideological understanding. We created the myth of media objectivity where there was none, never has been and never will be. Much of the press, for its part, has bought into the myth as well and believes that it is objective and unbiased, lying to itself. Given this situation, we have two choices. We can complain that the media is not what we think it should be, which is what most of those on the “right” do. Or was can delude ourselves into believing that what we receive from the major media outlets is objective and simply swallow their “spin” as true. This is what the majority of Americans who don’t have the will, desire or time to think critically about the issues choose to do. Why? Here is the real issue. Most Americans are products of government schools whose objective, because they are government schools, is to turn out a product that will support the idea that government is good and all the things government does, or tries to do, are good. Americans are not taught to think critically in school, we are not taught to be discerning. Therefore, when students come out of the system, they naturally gravitate toward media that support the worldview they have been spoon-fed for over a decade of their young lives. The more the Federal government controls the schools, the worse this tendency is going to be. The founders knew this which is why there was no “Department of Education” for almost two hundred years. Education was understood to be a family and community matter, not a government matter.
Today, there are more choices than ever before when it comes to receiving information and viewpoints and because of that fact, people who receive it are forced to learn to think critically and be discerning. The marketplace works and we need to let it work, particularly in the areas of political ideology. Any suggestion by any political official that we need regulation in the media should be met with strong opposition. Failing papers should not be “bailed out”, talk radio should not be subject to any form of the “Fairness Doctrine” and the Internet should not be regulated in any way... The marketplace should determine the success or failure of every idea.
The reality is this. The statist, through years of patient work and indoctrination, has bought off larger and larger segments of the population. The current administration seems to believe that it can do pretty much anything it wants and is not constrained by the Constitution, economic reality or common sense. About one sixth of the population of this great country put these people in office. The great question yet to be decided it this-is this the “tyranny of the minority” or has the statist truly won the ideological battle in the marketplace of ideas? If the latter is true, liberty is lost. If the former is true, will the majority rise up before the statist clamps down on any dissenting ideas? It is a race whose outcome has not yet been decided but in order for liberty to triumph, we must actually enter the contest.
www.patricksamuels.com
Day Two Of The Golden Gloves Championships In Salt Lake City
On Wednesday Alex Guerrero fought his second fight of the National Golden Gloves. He fought Dustin Powell of Wisconsin who was coached by two time Olympic Coach Al Mitchell. Guerrero utilized his jab much better than in his fight bout and won all three rounds catching Powell with clean right hands and causing 2 eight counts.On Thursday Alexis will face David Imoeseri form Nevada, who Coach Chernoff is familiar with from back in Fernando's day as an Amateur. The Nevada native knocked off top rated Paul Koon of Philadelphia, Wed night. Koon traveled to Ireland with Coach Chernoff on the USA National Team as the heavy weight representative.
"We have three very tough fights ahead but we must take them one at a time. These tournaments are so hard because you weigh in every morning and fight all different styles in one week. The competition get tougher and tougher and each bout can take something out of you. Alex trained very hard and did a lot of preparation for this so he could handle grueling schedule." said Chernoff.
Going into the quarter finals, the DC team still has 4 of the 10 boxers still in the running.
The Rt. 13 Outlet Market
The Rt. 13 Outlet Market - Delmarva's Fun Place to Shop - on Rt 13 in Laurel, Delaware
A totally unique shopping experience. Totally tax-free. Open every Friday 9-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 9-6, year-round.
Over 100 vendors with clothing, jewelry, luggage, carpet, pets, electronics, gifts, collectibles and more
A variety of foods and services like sign making, hair care and shoe repair!
Start your own business by calling the manager Lenny at 302-875-4800.
This week's "Manager's Specials" are - Shoe Repair (at door #22) - Men's heels $9-$11 per pair and ladies heels $5-$7 per pair
And from The Signworks - plastic yard signs for your event or business, full color, $8 single sided and $10 double sided.
Philly Beer Pong Goes Wrong - Two Losers In Really Fun Game
Calendar Of Events
Do you have an upcoming event you want others to know about? Our Calendar of Events is a great way to get exposure. Fundraisers, Fire Departments, Concerts, Poker Tournaments, Grand Openings, Meetings, Charity Events, you name it.
I think every one is starting to get the big picture any more. Salisbury News draws in more traffic than any other local news source around. The Calendar is FREE.
E-mail your information to, alberobutzo@wmconnect.com and we'll get it up right away. We need the time, the length of the event, cost (if applicable) contact information and whatever details you would like out there.
I think every one is starting to get the big picture any more. Salisbury News draws in more traffic than any other local news source around. The Calendar is FREE.
E-mail your information to, alberobutzo@wmconnect.com and we'll get it up right away. We need the time, the length of the event, cost (if applicable) contact information and whatever details you would like out there.
OC Venders/Entertainers
Hiya Joe!!I've seen on the news the last few days that in two weeks the city will be voting on weather or not to continue letting some of the entertainers we see on the boardwalk stay and play their music, or whatever else they may be doing. Or move them to the street.
I was wondering if you knew anymore about this. And also how the stores may have to place their clothes and signs more in the store to clear up the clutter.. How the heck are they going to keep their business open up and running, if they have to hide their sale signs and merchandise?? And if the Entertainers we see out there EVERY year, have to move to the streets.. Just how many do you think will be robbed, beaten, or just not making their few dollars a day??
Concerned Salisbury Insomniac
Courageous Christopher 5K Walk/Run & Stroller Strut
Courageous Christopher 5K Walk/Run & Stroller Strut to raise money to build integrative playground
Sharp Water to donate bottled water
SALISBURY, MD – The second annual Courageous Christopher 5K Walk/Run & Stroller Strut is May 15 at the Asbury United Methodist Church on Camden Ave. in Salisbury. Proceeds will go toward building an integrative playground – “The Everybody PlaySpace” at Pinehurst Elementary School.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Competitive 5K walk/run begins at 10 a.m. and the recreational 5K walk/run also begins at 10 a.m.
Online registration is $25 prior to event. Registration on day of race $30.00
The first 200 registrants receive a moisture wicking T-shirt with race day gift bags to be given to the first 500 participants.
Bottled water is donated by Sharp Water of Salisbury and is available for event participants.
Awards go to the top three overall winners: Top three male and female finishers in each category, 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.
All runners, walkers, friends, and family are invited to stay after the race for a fun day with food, drinks, a pig roast, kids activities and live entertainment.
Four year old Christopher Mull has Dravet Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy for which there is currently no cure. Dravet syndrome is a severe pediatric epilepsy that develops in the first year of life. Children afflicted have a significant impact on their quality of life from very difficult to control seizures, developmental regression and sleep disturbances to profound physical and cognitive delays.
The community helped raise the funds needed to obtain a seizure response dog for Christopher Mull with the proceeds from a 5K race held last May. The support from the community was so overwhelming that the Mull family decided to hold this race again to support a local project.
The Everybody Playspace at Pinehurst Elementary School is a worthy cause and will benefit disabled children like Christopher.
Courageous Christopher 5K Location: Salisbury MD
Web URL: www.courageouschristopher.com. Contact Information: Kevin Mull at kmullpac@yahoo.com or call 410-713-2515
Sharp Water, owned by D.J. and Cindy Shannahan, provides homes and businesses with EcoWater water treatment and purification products and services. Sharp Water was recently honored as the Top Dealer in the Nation in a medium market, the top Dealer in the Southeast Region, and the Top Volume Commercial Dealer in their market. In 2008 Sharp Water was one of EcoWater’s most awarded dealerships.
Sharp Water to donate bottled water
SALISBURY, MD – The second annual Courageous Christopher 5K Walk/Run & Stroller Strut is May 15 at the Asbury United Methodist Church on Camden Ave. in Salisbury. Proceeds will go toward building an integrative playground – “The Everybody PlaySpace” at Pinehurst Elementary School.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Competitive 5K walk/run begins at 10 a.m. and the recreational 5K walk/run also begins at 10 a.m.
Online registration is $25 prior to event. Registration on day of race $30.00
The first 200 registrants receive a moisture wicking T-shirt with race day gift bags to be given to the first 500 participants.
Bottled water is donated by Sharp Water of Salisbury and is available for event participants.
Awards go to the top three overall winners: Top three male and female finishers in each category, 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.
All runners, walkers, friends, and family are invited to stay after the race for a fun day with food, drinks, a pig roast, kids activities and live entertainment.
Four year old Christopher Mull has Dravet Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy for which there is currently no cure. Dravet syndrome is a severe pediatric epilepsy that develops in the first year of life. Children afflicted have a significant impact on their quality of life from very difficult to control seizures, developmental regression and sleep disturbances to profound physical and cognitive delays.
The community helped raise the funds needed to obtain a seizure response dog for Christopher Mull with the proceeds from a 5K race held last May. The support from the community was so overwhelming that the Mull family decided to hold this race again to support a local project.
The Everybody Playspace at Pinehurst Elementary School is a worthy cause and will benefit disabled children like Christopher.
Courageous Christopher 5K Location: Salisbury MD
Web URL: www.courageouschristopher.com. Contact Information: Kevin Mull at kmullpac@yahoo.com or call 410-713-2515
Sharp Water, owned by D.J. and Cindy Shannahan, provides homes and businesses with EcoWater water treatment and purification products and services. Sharp Water was recently honored as the Top Dealer in the Nation in a medium market, the top Dealer in the Southeast Region, and the Top Volume Commercial Dealer in their market. In 2008 Sharp Water was one of EcoWater’s most awarded dealerships.
Puppy Mills-Prisioners Of Greed
Puppy Mills MASS PRODUCE SOLELY FOR PROFIT most ofen forsaking proper care ,nutrition & any form of socialization. Treated as commodities & kept in horriffic conditions, they're housed in make shift shelters,subjected to scorching sun,& bitter cold. Cages are stacked rows high,with waste from the upper animal dropping on those below. Overcrowded, filthy cages are commonly infested with parasites. Most receive no vet care & are fed inadequate food of poor quality. Females are bred EVERY HEAT CYCLE, usually starting at 6 mo. Puppies are taken from their sickley mothers at an early age & shipped to pet stores across the country.
APHIS, division of USDA, regulates license & regulations. The STATE OF MD has none!! There can be HUNDREDS of breeding facilities BUT HAVE NO REGULATORY BODY CHECKING TO ENSURE ANIMALS ARE CARED FOR. A purchaser who's bought a puppy who winds up being sick or diseased has little recourse . These operations are MOSTLY UNTOUCHABLE by the average person who have bought the sick animal & problems are compounded by Internet sales! THESE ANIMALS PROBLEMS ARE PASSED ON TO
UNSUSPECTING BUYERS. THE NEW OWNER OF THE PUPPY CANNOT REMEDY OR PREVENT DISEASES BRED INTO THE ANIMALS & many spend $1,000's trying to cure inherent problems.
Consumers have the power to end Puppy Mills. Petco, Petsmart, & Pet Supplies Plus NO LONGER SELL PUPPIES! GREEDY PUPPY MILL OPERATORS WILL STOP IRRESPONSIBLE BREEDING WHEN THERE IS NO DEMAND. PA is the State MOST NATORIOUS FOR HAVING THE LARGEST AMT.---& MOST OF THESE PUPPIES ARE SOLD BY THE AMISH WITH AN ESTIMATED PROFIT OF FOUR MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR!!!
Purchase from a reputable breeder, go to the Humane Society, or a known Pet Rescue Group!! Contact your Representatives to DEMAND THEY STAMP OUT PUPPY MILLS!
Please take the time to help-----As said, ---- "WE ARE THEIR VOICE" -----WITHOUT US--THEY HAVE NOTHING!!
From:
Edna Walls
APHIS, division of USDA, regulates license & regulations. The STATE OF MD has none!! There can be HUNDREDS of breeding facilities BUT HAVE NO REGULATORY BODY CHECKING TO ENSURE ANIMALS ARE CARED FOR. A purchaser who's bought a puppy who winds up being sick or diseased has little recourse . These operations are MOSTLY UNTOUCHABLE by the average person who have bought the sick animal & problems are compounded by Internet sales! THESE ANIMALS PROBLEMS ARE PASSED ON TO
UNSUSPECTING BUYERS. THE NEW OWNER OF THE PUPPY CANNOT REMEDY OR PREVENT DISEASES BRED INTO THE ANIMALS & many spend $1,000's trying to cure inherent problems.
Consumers have the power to end Puppy Mills. Petco, Petsmart, & Pet Supplies Plus NO LONGER SELL PUPPIES! GREEDY PUPPY MILL OPERATORS WILL STOP IRRESPONSIBLE BREEDING WHEN THERE IS NO DEMAND. PA is the State MOST NATORIOUS FOR HAVING THE LARGEST AMT.---& MOST OF THESE PUPPIES ARE SOLD BY THE AMISH WITH AN ESTIMATED PROFIT OF FOUR MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR!!!
Purchase from a reputable breeder, go to the Humane Society, or a known Pet Rescue Group!! Contact your Representatives to DEMAND THEY STAMP OUT PUPPY MILLS!
Please take the time to help-----As said, ---- "WE ARE THEIR VOICE" -----WITHOUT US--THEY HAVE NOTHING!!
From:
Edna Walls
Offices Available At 300 W. Main St. On The Downtown Plaza
Completely renovated, the main floor at 300 W. Main Street still has offices available for rent. We are leasing "by the office" and if you've never seen the inside of this building, it's absolutely beautiful. The location is fantastic and while many companies are downsizing, this is a perfect opportunity to get into a great location with huge offices for a very reasonable rate. While some people are trying to find an office away from home, other professionals are inquiring because they need an office to impress their clients. Window offices are still available. 8 to 5 businesses only.
We also have a second and third floor office suite available as well. It provides a private entrance, a very large reception area on the second floor and four very large offices on the third floor. It's perfect for a Private Detective Agency, Bail Bonds, Accountants, Law Firm, etc..
This building is within walking distance of both Downtown Court Houses.
If you're interested, contact me at alberobutzo@wmconnect or call me at 410-430-5349.
Tancredo: Obama 'Truly A Cult Leader'
Former GOP congressman takes on swine flu response, amnesty, free speech
© 2009 WorldNetDaily
Swine flu has been confirmed by laboratory tests in 1,516 patients in 22 countries, according to the WHO. Mexico has reported 942 cases, including 29 deaths, while the U.S. has 403 cases and two deaths.
Despite the increasing number of U.S. cases, President Obama is solidly against closing the U.S.-Mexico border to contain the outbreak, likening such a move to "closing the barn door after the horses are out."
Former Republican Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado disagrees: "The problem is you cannot necessarily contain it but what you're trying to do is minimize the impact, of course, and reduce the number of people coming into the country with it."
Tancredo believes the administration's refusal to act is also indicative of a "desire on the part of many people to eliminate borders."
"I know it sounds strange, but I assure you that there are people committed to a North American Union just like a European Union, where you have not just an economic arrangement – low tariffs or no tariffs – but you actually have a political arrangement like the European Parliament, which now collects taxes and passes laws."
GO HERE to read more.
© 2009 WorldNetDaily
Swine flu has been confirmed by laboratory tests in 1,516 patients in 22 countries, according to the WHO. Mexico has reported 942 cases, including 29 deaths, while the U.S. has 403 cases and two deaths.
Despite the increasing number of U.S. cases, President Obama is solidly against closing the U.S.-Mexico border to contain the outbreak, likening such a move to "closing the barn door after the horses are out."
Former Republican Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado disagrees: "The problem is you cannot necessarily contain it but what you're trying to do is minimize the impact, of course, and reduce the number of people coming into the country with it."
Tancredo believes the administration's refusal to act is also indicative of a "desire on the part of many people to eliminate borders."
"I know it sounds strange, but I assure you that there are people committed to a North American Union just like a European Union, where you have not just an economic arrangement – low tariffs or no tariffs – but you actually have a political arrangement like the European Parliament, which now collects taxes and passes laws."
GO HERE to read more.
How Old Is Grandma?
One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events. The grandson asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.
The Grandma replied, "Well, let me think a minute, I was born before:
' television
' penicillin
' polio shots
' frozen foods
' Xerox
' contact lenses
' Frisbees
' the pill
There were no:
' credit cards
' laser beams
' ball-point pens
Man had not invented:
' pantyhose
' air conditioners
' dishwashers
' clothes dryers, clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air
' man hadn't yet walked on the moon
Your Grandfather and I got married first, . . . and then lived together.
Families had a father and a mother.
Until I was 25, I called every man older than me, "Sir".
And after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, "Sir."
We were before gay-rights, computer- dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy.
Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense.
We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions.
Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a bigger privilege.
We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent.
Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins.
Draft dodgers were people who closed their front doors when the evening breeze started.
Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends-not purchasing condominiums.
We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters, yogurt, or guys wearing earrings.
We listened to the Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President's speeches on our radios.
And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey.
If you saw anything with 'Made in Japan' on it, it was junk.
The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school exam.
Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of.
We had 5 &10-cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents.
Ice-cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all a nickel.
And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards..
You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600, . . . but who could afford one? Too bad, because gas was 11 cents a gallon.
In my day:
' "grass" was mowed,
' "coke" was a cold drink,
' "pot" was something your mother cooked in
' "rock music" was your grandmother's lullaby
' "Aids" were helpers in the Principal's office,
' "chip" meant a piece of wood,
' "hardware" was found in a hardware store
' "software" wasn't even a word.
And we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby. No wonder people call us "old and confused" and say there is a generation gap... and how old do you think I am? You may be shocked.
This Woman could be only 59 years old!
The Grandma replied, "Well, let me think a minute, I was born before:
' television
' penicillin
' polio shots
' frozen foods
' Xerox
' contact lenses
' Frisbees
' the pill
There were no:
' credit cards
' laser beams
' ball-point pens
Man had not invented:
' pantyhose
' air conditioners
' dishwashers
' clothes dryers, clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air
' man hadn't yet walked on the moon
Your Grandfather and I got married first, . . . and then lived together.
Families had a father and a mother.
Until I was 25, I called every man older than me, "Sir".
And after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, "Sir."
We were before gay-rights, computer- dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy.
Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense.
We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions.
Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a bigger privilege.
We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent.
Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins.
Draft dodgers were people who closed their front doors when the evening breeze started.
Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends-not purchasing condominiums.
We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters, yogurt, or guys wearing earrings.
We listened to the Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President's speeches on our radios.
And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey.
If you saw anything with 'Made in Japan' on it, it was junk.
The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school exam.
Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of.
We had 5 &10-cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents.
Ice-cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all a nickel.
And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards..
You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600, . . . but who could afford one? Too bad, because gas was 11 cents a gallon.
In my day:
' "grass" was mowed,
' "coke" was a cold drink,
' "pot" was something your mother cooked in
' "rock music" was your grandmother's lullaby
' "Aids" were helpers in the Principal's office,
' "chip" meant a piece of wood,
' "hardware" was found in a hardware store
' "software" wasn't even a word.
And we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby. No wonder people call us "old and confused" and say there is a generation gap... and how old do you think I am? You may be shocked.
This Woman could be only 59 years old!
Sussex County 911 Awareness Day TODAY
What: Sussex County 911 Awareness Day
When: Thursday, May 7th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Sussex County Emergency Operations Center, 21911 Rudder Road, Georgetown
Why: An opportunity for residents to learn more about local emergency services in Sussex County. Police, Fire, EMS, DEMA, DNREC and other first responder disciplines will be represented and have displays available for the public to view.
Who: Event is open to persons of all ages and there is no cost
For further information, please contact Ms. Joanne Iacono at 302.855.2980 or Mr. Richard Short at 302.855.7802
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