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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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Karen MacDougall December 28, 2012 at 03:19 am
Wonderful post. George Washington is a man we should all strive to emulate and teach our children about. Mr. Washington would be dismayed that we no longer have a Biblical approach to life, education, business or politics and I am quite sure that is the reason for the failures and horrors we see today. Karen MacDougall
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Cathryn S June 18, 2013 at 09:06 pm
You are absolutely right pj. Its comparing apples to oranges. Assisted living is for the elderlyRead More that cant take care of themselves. What noise is created. They are indoors and at the age where driving may not be an option. And the facility faces Route 25A. A main corridor that has been used as a main road for over 50 years. A road that has gas stations,bars, hospitals, nursing homes, retail stores and high schools presently on it. Why not an assisted living.
P. J. Miller June 18, 2013 at 10:06 pm
Exactly. Don't see a problem having it. Many of them don't even go outdoors.
Lilly June 19, 2013 at 09:05 am
We have an assisted living center right next to our neighborhood. For the most part it is quiet,Read More there is not a lot more traffic, it even looks nice. I will take it over another strip mall, supermarket, bar any day . Like the previous poster wrote, it serves our community.
Vick w June 18, 2013 at 08:18 am
how is this allowed!!! I thought sex offenders were not allowed to live or be within a certainRead More amount of feet from a school or park or playground???? This "person" is young also, born in 1990 so he might blend in by the high school. he raped an 11 year old girl and only got 2 years in prison.
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Nick June 18, 2013 at 04:06 pm
2 years in prison!!....I think a zero should have been added to his sentence.... If I were theRead More father of the 11 year old he would not be walking around today!
knee jerk June 17, 2013 at 09:02 am
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knee jerk June 17, 2013 at 08:58 am
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The Smithtown Avenger June 17, 2013 at 12:19 pm
I don't think the town has a say in it. That is the good old MTA.