Our days are filled with worthless noise
We have become a world that has forgotten how to be quiet. Unless we have noise in our lives, perpetually every moment in our waking hours, we find something that will add this commodity.
Cell phones while driving, automobile radios/DVD players (both music and video), endless "reality shows." I am aware we have all decided these programs are a necessity. Entertainment, yes.
In my humble opinion, our lack of knowledge is because we are no longer hungry to know more. To most, it's more important to know about "American Idol" or watch the exploitation of young women on "Deal or No Deal."
How many readers know Abraham Lincoln was assassinated only five days after Lee surrendered to Grant?
Until we re-educate ourselves to be quiet and seek knowledge, we will know no more than who is winning
"The Amazing Race." What a pity.
Keith Ebbs
Greensboro
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Posted on May 2, 2007 6:21 AM
Seriously though, Lincoln got what he deserved. he was a traitor to the American Constitution, ratified by several states with the caveat they could opt' out if they choose. They choose and Lincoln started the War of Norther Aggression .. a precursor to Saddam going after the Kurds for also wanting to secede, with the English letting down the South as America let down the Kurds, and Iran helping the North as France helped the North - (think I got that correct).
Yea, Lincoln was no better than Saddam .. but at least Saddam had his day in court, which is more than Lincoln got.
Posted on May 2, 2007 6:28 AM
Seriously though, Lincoln got what he deserved. he was a traitor to the American Constitution, ratified by several states with the caveat they could opt' out if they choose. They choose and Lincoln started the War of Norther Aggression .. a precursor to Saddam going after the Kurds for also wanting to secede, with the English letting down the South as America let down the Kurds, and Iran helping the Shi'ites as France helped the North - (think I got that correct).
Yea, Lincoln was no better than Saddam .. but at least Saddam had his day in court, which is more than Lincoln got.
Posted on May 2, 2007 6:28 AM
of course all the above was a JOKE .. albeit a sick one .. but I swear my logic is as sound as many of the LTE's published in this paper.
HEY ROBINSON or JOHNSON - go ahead and publish "The Truth about Lincoln" in next week's paper. Maybe "The Covert Connection between Abe and Saddam" is a better title.
Posted on May 2, 2007 6:36 AM
well I would like to learn what the people on the amazing race think about getting beaten by a "little person"
Posted on May 2, 2007 6:57 AM
"The Truth about Lincoln" does have some truth in it James.
Not all noise is bad. I've invested in an mp3 player and listen to audiobooks while walking in the morning. Yes, I could be listening to the beautiful quiet, but I'm learning something instead.
Posted on May 2, 2007 10:04 AM
Nit,
I'm proud of you for WANTING to learn more!
Why are MOST intellectuals liberal?
Because they READ!
Posted on May 2, 2007 10:09 AM
Um, Keith? Assassination is not a fait accomplis until the victim dies.
Lee surrendered to Grant on April 9th, 1865. Abraham Lincoln died on April 15th, 1865.
6 days later, not five.
Posted on May 2, 2007 10:55 AM
Of course it was truthful, Nit. The best jokes are based on truth ..
Posted on May 2, 2007 12:16 PM