To the Editor:
With the election overture droning in our ears (coinciding with our collective, token observance of Presidents Day) I thought it might be appropriate to revisit the words of one who …
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To the Editor:
With the election overture droning in our ears (coinciding with our collective, token observance of Presidents Day) I thought it might be appropriate to revisit the words of one who set the tone for future members of our band of brothers and sisters.
Treat everyone with respect.
Be considerate of others. Do not embarrass others.
Don’t draw attention to yourself.
Associate with good people. It is better to be alone than in bad company.
A person should not overly value their own accomplishments.
Do not be quick to talk about something when you don’t have all the facts.
Don’t allow yourself to become jaded, cynical or calloused.
And finally – Do not take such a big bite that you must chew with your mouth open.
How silly and outdated!
Excerpted from George Washington’s Rules of Civility (copied at age 16).
Stephen Andolfo
Warwick
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richardcorrente
Dear Stephen,
I have been given an encyclopedia of advise on running for office in the last 16 months. The wisest words I ever read were the words I read today in your letter-to-the-editor. I promise I will take them to heart. Thank you for posting the excerpt.
Stay well.
Richard Corrente
Democrat for Mayor
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Report this
Justanidiot
eff the founding fathers and eff all of you.
yeah, you. If you are reading this now, eff you.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Report this
RISchadenfreude
They aren't obsolete, just not taught (or expected) anymore.
Words to live by.
Most folks wouldn't know the "High Road" if they were dragged up and down it behind a street cleaner.
Thursday, March 3, 2016 Report this
RISchadenfreude
Justanidiot, it never ceases to amuse me when I read the type of comments that folks like you come up with online; ignoramuses like yourself love the computer age because you can hide in the dark behind a keyboard- you would never dare to say the remarks you make to anyone's face because you'd get tipped over.
At least work on your grammar and composition skills if you can get get yourself out of a bottle long enough.
And please pry yourself off the barstool where you hang out telling anyone who will still listen the stories about how clever you are.
Friday, March 4, 2016 Report this
Justanidiot
I find my calling in Publius and many other commentators over history who remained anonymous and stirred up the muck. People don't like it when you speak the plain truth. Now go eff off, please. I have to down a beer or two more before my muse hits me.
Saturday, March 5, 2016 Report this
RISchadenfreude
There's a difference between what you call "plain truth" and making idiotic remarks- it's funny you think of yourself in the company of profound "commentators"; "plain truth" is, if you met your demise before the next issue, no one would likely notice you were gone. As a profound commentator once said, " It's better to be thought a fool than to speak (or post, in this age) and remove all doubt".
Monday, March 7, 2016 Report this