Wednesday, June 5, 2002
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Wednesday, June 5, 2002 |
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Throwing candy at PTC 4th parade is our way of life Throwing candy at PTC 4th parade is our way of life I was at the Thursday workshop concerning safety issues at the 4th of July parade. Let's set the record straight: it was you who called yourself a "cranky old lady," not anyone else present, and I resent your inference to the contrary. Also, the council members did not meet the Booth eighth graders to discuss the candy issue, but to hold a mock council meeting (teaching city government at work). And no doubt the candy issue was brought up and some of the children probably did say if there was no candy they would not be at the parade. Now you want these children to start a petition and say that "we fibbed, we'll still come if there is no candy." Be serious, we are talking about children. Of course they want candy and some will say whatever they think will get them want they want. And about your suggestion that we parade participants donate our candy money to the victims of 9-11. Your suggestion was put in such a way that the council members questioned if you meant they enact a city ordinance requiring all parade participants to donate their money. And when the mayor and council said they wouldn't do that, you said you had somewhere to be and left. Sort of like taking your ball and going home. I know I spend almost 10 times the amount on candy you said you spent last year, and I buy wholesale. Which of the thousands of victims do we send our money to, or should the city handle this, and then who do make our checks out to, who would administer it, and do they take a "cut" for their services, and are you going to tell all the kids (and adults) that their candy is in New York? I've been throwing candy in the parade for over 12 years and I'm not done yet! The parade theme has always been patriotism in one form or another. All of our patriotism this year is best shown by not allowing the threats of terrorism to change or destroy our way of life. In Peachtree City, our way of life is choosing to throw candy on the 4th of July. Mary Sturm Peachtree City
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