What does future hold?
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 11:30 PM PDT
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What does future hold?
The front-page of The Daily News greets one with several articles referencing today’s children. Perhaps kids better defines as we read about their “antics.” They steal family ATVs at night, text message on their private cell phones during class, and utilize pellet guns to rob other students.
The mother of those who took ATVs seems to be a mystic, since her “good kids,” who, incidentally, do not listen to sage parental advice, will never again do something like this. No punishment is needed, as they have learned their lesson. Sort of reminds me of repeat offenders in prison, and Germany in WWI then WWII.
Then a plethora of kids text message instead of studying and learning during class. Teachers realize often that text messaging is occurring but seem powerless to stop it.
Finally, an isolated pellet gun firing and robbery at another school. This was settled with discussion and apologies.
A 63-year-old man such as I reads and wonders, what is next? I wonder if selling ATVs and cell phones along with pellet gun ever entered minds of parents. I am aware that corporal punishment is only for heathens and am still amazed I reached this age, since I was forced to endure same.
I, like many my age, am far from perfect, but what does the future hold when absolute anarchy is the rule of the day?
Lawrence Clark
Clatskanie
Show support for vets
In the recent past, I served as a member of an Honor Guard for a deceased veteran. This man had numerous awards and decorations for his service. He had shed his blood in defense of our country and way of life. His family appeared grateful for our show of respect for a fallen brother. We performed the ceremony to the best of our ability (although short-handed). We have been asked to serve at services as far west as Long Beach, north to Morten and south to Woodland.
My problem here is, we could only muster seven veterans to participate in this ceremony. The Castle Rock Legion Post No. 175 and the Marine Corps League are among the very few that participate in these events. We have thousands of veterans here in Cowlitz County. Why can’t we muster a full contingent to honor one of our fallen brothers or sisters? Are we that busy? Or are we just apathetic?
Someday there will be someone like me and hopefully many others showing this display of respect at your grave site. If you are a former member of the military and want to help, please contact Tom at the Legion at 274-8101 or Terry at the Marine Corps League (967-2105). Please remember that someday it will be your ceremony. Show support for our own.
John Petraitis
Castle Rock
Check for ‘adult content’
I am quite disturbed by Donna J. Davis’ letter pertaining to Lower Columbia College’s production of REP.
If Davis arrived late, or if she was too distracted by a young man with his shirt off, she would have learned that the word “rep” is short for repertory. For example, the Pepper Studio Theater could be considered a “rep” theater. Furthermore, all of the people who endorsed the show obviously saw it, otherwise, they would not endorse it. Additionally, I sat next to a majority of them.
Finally, since so many plays contain adult content (which the REP poster clearly states), students must learn about universal subjects. Anyone who has an eighth-grade education knows that Shakespeare’s plays are filled with sexual content and violence. Thus, if a student ever desires to perform Shakespeare, they must learn about adult issues.
So, the next time a play is performed, check for “adult content” and pay attention to the show. Plays require conflict in order to tell a story, which sometimes involves mature subject matter. If this play is too “crude,” children’s theater might be a more appropriate venue for Davis.
Richie Laursen
Vancouver
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