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JWG's Grand Hodgepodge —Principles (a poem)

Wherein JWG forever hopes that George Washington's words will be heeded.

107. Principles

Principles
Have no need for clandestine politics
When The Truth is told.

We have had enough
Of the closed-door meetings and discussions
That affect our Liberties.

An ignorant Populace
Is said to be The Constituency.
If that’s so, where’s the Constitution?

George Washington’s words must be recalled:
“I hope ever to see America...
Foremost...in...justice and liberality.”

Have We all abandoned Hope?
Have We obscured the possibility
Of pursuing Happiness?

It is a pity
That Hate has become stronger than Love.
Will We hold the Hand of Peace?

I have Hope
That those who govern will have the good sense
To heed Washington.

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Billie B May 20, 2013 at 10:17 am
Tomorrow is the vote..vote NO NOW or our taxes are going to continue to sky rocket. Unless we doRead More something this town will continue to spiral down. More taxes aren't going to help. We need to cut expenses and get ourselves on a fiscally responsible plan.
swataz May 20, 2013 at 09:42 am
Isn't that above the cap? Funny, when another news source mentioned 5 districts that are breakingRead More the cap they didn't mention Smithtown. Dn't worry, the district will bully and scare the parents into voting yes by threatening programs instead of doing what they need to do which is reduce administrative costs.
Ron W May 19, 2013 at 02:26 pm
We can all make a statement one way or another when we vote. However, that statement should be madeRead More on a state level not the local level. Boards of Ed are powerless to do any real cost cutting. The state needs to take this on. We need real reform in Albany to reduce the ever increasing pensions and life long benefits that educators enjoy. Combine this with letting Albany decide salary increases for all educators and we can guaranty tax reductions over the next few years. Its that simple, Boards cannot do these. Lets get Albany to move on these NOW!