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JWG's Necessity July 6, 2012

Wherein JWG thanks Friends who will "fight the fight" in this Butterfly War.

Zwerglipatch  July 6, 2012  8:05 p.m. EDT

I wish to say a few words about our new Friends who René and I met yesterday. They are friends of René’s elementary school friend who he has been in touch with all these years. I did have the opportunity to state my thanks for their support of this, as it is called, “gay-lifestyle”. It is incredible to meet people who do not bat an eye at the thought of two people of the same sex living a “married lifestyle”.

Today, Brad Pitt’s mother, so I read, took out an advertisement in a newspaper asking people to vote against supporting GLBT persons who have done nothing except be born. What will Brad say? This has become a most horrifying soap opera — a soap opera I would rather not be a part of, yet, I am — and René is. We are lucky to have Friends.

Friends, such as the six people we spoke to yesterday, make a solid core to which we can cling. They will be by our sides to “fight the fight” in this Butterfly War. These Butterflies have the strength of Eagles. Together, we will prevail. It is this that most concerns me: There are those who do not realize that there is a core on which to place solid, comforting lives; listening to naysayers destructs confidence. The National campaign of advertising which says “It Gets Better” is good — and, needed. I hope many will heed these good intentions. I do know that many young people are our Friends, too. The Young Generation, in this country, is more apt to right wrongs. History has shown this to be the case many times. Is it past History those who Hate fear? If so, Why? Why must they encourage the opposite of what they supposed preach which is love and understanding? Too much is wasted. Too many moments are, and have been, and, yes, will be spent overcoming. We have to, and shall overcome.

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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.
Vick w June 18, 2013 at 08:22 am
to see the pig, click or copy link belowRead More http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/offenderDetails.jsp?offenderid=34309
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
Nice. While waiting for the gates to go up, you could have viewed some of the direlect buildings inRead More town.
knee jerk June 17, 2013 at 08:58 am
Creten?
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.
June Kempf June 13, 2013 at 09:14 am
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