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I was delighted to get a couple of letters in response to my editorial about celebrating Memorial Day. The authors attempted to take me to task for choosing to “celebrate” the holiday, but I was delighted nonetheless.
I stand by my decision to revel in the holiday. While others choose reverence or somber reflection, I’ll grill out. One of the freedoms in this country is choosing how and what we honor.
I could’ve signed up for a war, but I’ve never cared much for it. We have enough holidays for soldiers it seems, but what about pacifists, peacemakers and political dissidents? I suppose governments in the business of recruiting armies are rather loathe to acknowledge the efforts of those who would oppose the institution of war.
Culver City News is, of course, your right as a human being to disagree. Furthermore, it is a right not doled out by any government or document and remains so regardless of any wars in which people have fought and/or died.
I don’t mean to spoil anyone else’s day of sober contemplation. The way in which others spend their holidays is none of my business. But how I spend mine — that is my business…and frankly, no one else’s.
Look for the letters in this week’s edition of the paper. And decide for yourself (always!). If you’ve ever helped someone move, you can appreciate the aches and pains I’m feeling today. My brother needed help loading a 16-foot truck. Included in the items: a refrigerator, king-size bed, pine cabinet, kitchen table and sectional sofa.
He was kind of enough to feed me and put a couple beers in me for my trouble. He asked when he would see me again. I told him I didn’t know, but that he’d be getting a medical bill from me soon enough.
My back aches. My knees are making creaking noises. My muscles are sore. But what are brothers for? It’s good to have brothers. Professional movers don’t work for burgers and beer.Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. I spent mine with family and friends. We barbecued and did some swimming and sunning — just the way freedom should be celebrated. The Fourth of July is one of those great holidays in which not to much is expected — no gifts, large dinner spreads or elaborate decorations. Everyone pitches in to bring some potato salad or green bean casserole to the table, you buy a couple American Flags, put some Mellencamp and some Springsteen on the stereo and — viola!
I had so much fun that I’m only now getting around to catching up (which is why I’m finally posting this!).
Some people like to travel over the holiday, which is fine by me…with everyone out of town it means the freeways are actually free. But if you’ve just come back into town, welcome, Culver City has some exciting stuff heating up for the last half of summer…including our summer concert series. Stay tuned for more information on that from us soon.which likely will always be a day of reflection for Americans. As I watched as much media coverage of the event as I could stomach, the idea was reinforced within me the disturbing conclusion that the mainstream media is nothing more than giant global conglomerates colluding in the entertainment business to the detriment of the American public.
Since the attack, a storyline has developed, whether true or false, that has led us to believe that we know exactly what happened and why, as though we were jurors on a case, with an orderly set of facts presented for our consideration. The consensus seems to be that a society, like a TV crime drama audience, needs the case resolved and all loose ends tied in a timely manner.
The truth is that geopolitics, like life, is complex. Furthermore, there is room for discussion, debate and differing points of view. For I worry whenever I hear the media speak on our behalf or refer to the way “we” feel, as if all Americans share a common mindset. We don’t — and that’s the genius of this country.
The News is the most read, highly sought after newspaper in town, serving as the voice of the community since 1907. Everything from city council meetings to high school sports
are covered by reporters tuned into the interests of Culver City residents.
Loved and hated by readers across a wide spectrum, the News has a reputation for asking tough questions and delivering stories with fairness and objectivity. The News consistently wins journalism awards from professional organizations including the California Newspaper Publishers Association.
I was delighted to get a couple of letters in response to my editorial about celebrating Memorial Day. The authors attempted to take me to task for choosing to “celebrate” the holiday, but I was delighted nonetheless.
I stand by my decision to revel in the holiday. While others choose reverence or somber reflection, I’ll grill out. One of the freedoms in this country is choosing how and what we honor.
I could’ve signed up for a war, but I’ve never cared much for it. We have enough holidays for soldiers it seems, but what about pacifists, peacemakers and political dissidents? I suppose governments in the business of recruiting armies are rather loathe to acknowledge the efforts of those who would oppose the institution of war.
Culver City News is, of course, your right as a human being to disagree. Furthermore, it is a right not doled out by any government or document and remains so regardless of any wars in which people have fought and/or died.
I don’t mean to spoil anyone else’s day of sober contemplation. The way in which others spend their holidays is none of my business. But how I spend mine — that is my business…and frankly, no one else’s.
Look for the letters in this week’s edition of the paper. And decide for yourself (always!). If you’ve ever helped someone move, you can appreciate the aches and pains I’m feeling today. My brother needed help loading a 16-foot truck. Included in the items: a refrigerator, king-size bed, pine cabinet, kitchen table and sectional sofa.
He was kind of enough to feed me and put a couple beers in me for my trouble. He asked when he would see me again. I told him I didn’t know, but that he’d be getting a medical bill from me soon enough.
My back aches. My knees are making creaking noises. My muscles are sore. But what are brothers for? It’s good to have brothers. Professional movers don’t work for burgers and beer.Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. I spent mine with family and friends. We barbecued and did some swimming and sunning — just the way freedom should be celebrated. The Fourth of July is one of those great holidays in which not to much is expected — no gifts, large dinner spreads or elaborate decorations. Everyone pitches in to bring some potato salad or green bean casserole to the table, you buy a couple American Flags, put some Mellencamp and some Springsteen on the stereo and — viola!
I had so much fun that I’m only now getting around to catching up (which is why I’m finally posting this!).
Since the attack, a storyline has developed, whether true or false, that has led us to believe that we know exactly what happened and why, as though we were jurors on a case, with an orderly set of facts presented for our consideration. The consensus seems to be that a society, like a TV crime drama audience, needs the case resolved and all loose ends tied in a timely manner.
The truth is that geopolitics, like life, is complex. Furthermore, there is room for discussion, debate and differing points of view. For I worry whenever I hear the media speak on our behalf or refer to the way “we” feel, as if all Americans share a common mindset. We don’t — and that’s the genius of this country.
