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I get tired of going out with my children to eat, shop or spend time in public because of the blatant lack of disrespect that many children show their parents. It is terrible to see children running acting up and ignoring their parents. What happened to the time that kids use to say “yes sir”, “no sir”, “yes mam”, “no mam”? I do not think kids even learn the most basic manners in today’s society.

I remember my relatives being stern with my brother and I about addressing our elders properly. There were not many times we were disrespectful or did not listen. When that happened, we knew the true meaning of a “whooping”. Ouch! Those hurt, especially when it was a flyswatter, belt or switch. Children today have no idea what punishment truly is.

I hope there are still some parents out that that teach their kids to show respect to adults and others they meet. When we blatantly disregard our manners we not only disrespect those around us, but ourselves as well. Please teach your children to behave appropriately and show politeness and courtesy to everyone the encounter.

Democrats not refraining from talking down and degrading others!

Hmmm, I seem to remember Democrats getting offended when anyone, especially Republicans, talked down about one of their own. They were quick to criticize and mention bringing civility to the argument. Wow, how times have changed!

Recently, Vice President Joe Biden said the Tea Party were acting like terrorists. Hmmm, why did Obama not chastise him? Well what does Obama care, he flat out denied that Biden said it. This means that the 5 sources who witnessed Biden say this were lying. Well Mr. President, I guess you never lie about anything.

Next, I hear the Democratic U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters says “the Tea Party can go straight to hell.” Wow, what political might and exclusive use of the English vocabulary she has. I guess Obama will say that it was taken out of context or something of the nature. Is she not the same one who criticized Obama about his achievements? Maybe her goal is to be the first woman in office and the fact she is black helps. Please spare me.

I hope the people of the United States take notice of these double standards. It is getting down right ridiculous that White People or Tea Party member must watch what they say and be politically correct. Maybe we need to stand up and call these socialist, American Way of Life hating, dirt people what they really are HIPPOCRITS!

What has happened to Springfield?

I grew up in Springfield. I went to public School including North Robertson, Cheatham Park, Bransford, Westside, Springfield Middle and Springfield High. Today, there is not way I would allow my kids to go to public school. My wife and I do our best to make the money to send the both to private school. This is a choice that we decided we needed to make. Many other parents are taking their kids out of Springfield and moving them elsewhere.

In other news a young man I know was shot and killed this past weekend. Christopher Nash was gunned down off south main in town. How senseless can these murders become? This is the third murder in Springfield since June. A town that I grew up in is not a safe haven for any family. While it is true that murders happen all over the world, the quiet town of Springfield is now anything but that. What can be done.

No disrespect to any elected official, our town is no longer appealing to many long time residents. The city schools have gone down the toilet and some of the residents do not care about where they live, what their property looks like or how their kids are doing in school. When teachers are forced to teach remedial tasks to some students, other students get held back. How is this fair? When people do not care about littering or junking up their house, then what else might they not care about?

I truly wish people would learn manners and respect. Who are those people that spit their gum out in a parking lot on a hot day. Other people get it on their shoes, and in their vehicles. Do you think it is funny? Most businesses have garbage cans outside or near the door, use them! People take everything for granted and want society to provide for them. What do you deserve? Get some morals, get some pride and actually care about the town you live in…