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Chick-fil-A, Molly Hatchet and ‘Raymond’ re-runs
To the editor:
As was noted in the Aug. 1 edition of The Herald-Mail, many members of the Tri-State area took part in Chick-fil-A day, lining up around the chain’s Hagerstown location and throwing down their money in support of Christian values and Dan Cathy, a man who probably has more money than I will ever see in my entire life. And he was in no danger of ever losing his First Amendment rights.
On the opposing side, we have the social avengers jumping in outrage at the idea of someone holding an opinion different from their own and browbeating anyone foolish enough to listen.
Then there are people like me who don’t eat at Chick-fil-A because of the cost. Sure, I don’t agree with them, but I still go about my day, listening to Molly Hatchet and watching re-runs of “Everybody Loves Raymond.”
There’s no point to get upset.
The parties involved are entrenched in their own opinion, no matter how daffy or absurd it might turn out to be. I say that because no one’s rights are being violated. If they were, the news would be silent.
What has been gained by all of this? Have we as citizens grown in any way? I think the only thing that has changed is the amount of money lining Dan Cathy’s pockets and the amount of MSG in the bloodstream of America.
Meanwhile, legislators in Texas want to curb critical thinking in schools and the banks are still doing wonderful things.
But forget that. Let’s talk about how the gun truck is gassing up for its midnight ride to collect everyone’s firearms. These are things that really matter.
Andrew Gay
Sharpsburg
Hagerstown just isn’t the city that it used to be
To the editor:
I am sorry to see that Forrest Easton is not running again for City Council. I understand how he feels about the City of Hagerstown, because I feel the same way. I would have moved a long time ago had it not been for medical reasons that prohibited it. I moved to Hagerstown 34 years ago and loved the small-town atmosphere. Most of the residents were homeowners and taxpayers.
All that has changed. We got public housing, Section 8 Housing and a large percent of nonprofits. I am not opposed to helping anyone. For those who know me personally know that I try to help everyone that I feel deserves it. All of these are fine, but they do not add much to the tax base and financial stability.
Then, over the years, came the many large apartment complexes that our city did not have enough population to fill.
I remember when we had a policeman patrol regularly and you knew him personally. Now, the only time we see one is when there is trouble. This is all due to much annexation and not enough officers to cover everything. I remember when I used to go shopping downtown. Then came the malls and the outlets. Now, there is nothing downtown for me. We eat out seldomly and do not drink alcohol or smoke in the hookah bars so there is nothing there for us and many others that I know. Like Forrest said, Hagerstown has become a bedroom community for many.
Now, we are going to revitalize downtown with a multipurpose stadium at Baltimore Street and Summit Avenue. The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts and the University System did nothing, so why would anyone think that this multipurpose building will?
To the editor:
As was noted in the Aug. 1 edition of The Herald-Mail, many members of the Tri-State area took part in Chick-fil-A day, lining up around the chain’s Hagerstown location and throwing down their money in support of Christian values and Dan Cathy, a man who probably has more money than I will ever see in my entire life. And he was in no danger of ever losing his First Amendment rights.
On the opposing side, we have the social avengers jumping in outrage at the idea of someone holding an opinion different from their own and browbeating anyone foolish enough to listen.
Then there are people like me who don’t eat at Chick-fil-A because of the cost. Sure, I don’t agree with them, but I still go about my day, listening to Molly Hatchet and watching re-runs of “Everybody Loves Raymond.”
There’s no point to get upset.
The parties involved are entrenched in their own opinion, no matter how daffy or absurd it might turn out to be. I say that because no one’s rights are being violated. If they were, the news would be silent.
What has been gained by all of this? Have we as citizens grown in any way? I think the only thing that has changed is the amount of money lining Dan Cathy’s pockets and the amount of MSG in the bloodstream of America.
Meanwhile, legislators in Texas want to curb critical thinking in schools and the banks are still doing wonderful things.
But forget that. Let’s talk about how the gun truck is gassing up for its midnight ride to collect everyone’s firearms. These are things that really matter.
Andrew Gay
Sharpsburg
Hagerstown just isn’t the city that it used to be
To the editor:
I am sorry to see that Forrest Easton is not running again for City Council. I understand how he feels about the City of Hagerstown, because I feel the same way. I would have moved a long time ago had it not been for medical reasons that prohibited it. I moved to Hagerstown 34 years ago and loved the small-town atmosphere. Most of the residents were homeowners and taxpayers.
All that has changed. We got public housing, Section 8 Housing and a large percent of nonprofits. I am not opposed to helping anyone. For those who know me personally know that I try to help everyone that I feel deserves it. All of these are fine, but they do not add much to the tax base and financial stability.
Then, over the years, came the many large apartment complexes that our city did not have enough population to fill.
I remember when we had a policeman patrol regularly and you knew him personally. Now, the only time we see one is when there is trouble. This is all due to much annexation and not enough officers to cover everything. I remember when I used to go shopping downtown. Then came the malls and the outlets. Now, there is nothing downtown for me. We eat out seldomly and do not drink alcohol or smoke in the hookah bars so there is nothing there for us and many others that I know. Like Forrest said, Hagerstown has become a bedroom community for many.
Now, we are going to revitalize downtown with a multipurpose stadium at Baltimore Street and Summit Avenue. The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts and the University System did nothing, so why would anyone think that this multipurpose building will?
