The Fourth of July is considered to be the most patriotic of all American/United States holidays. It is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring our independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain and commonly called Independence Day. A pretty big deal, right? Yeah, some historians submit that it was actually August 2, 1776 when the signing of our Declaration of Independence took place. However, it is documented that signers such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin declared they had signed the document on July 4, 1776. Regardless, Americans celebrate this holiday on July 4th, each and every year! Oops, my bad, not the City of New Johnsonville, TN in 2013! Did anyone see the “Notice” in the News-Democrat informing citizens that City Hall will be open Thursday, July 4, 2013 and closed to celebrate our nation’s independence Friday, July 5, 2013? I fully understand how this will give city employees a three day weekend. Who among us would object to a three day weekend? And, isn’t Thursday one of the garbage pick up days? But, July the 4th IS the holiday, not July 5th! What’s next changing Christmas for convenience?
Chief Ellison has handed out a multitude of awards, plaques or whatever to veterans of military service. Isn’t the sentiment behind this recognition basically a Thank You for defending our country and our freedoms? How does ignoring the most patriotic holiday and changing it for the sake of “convenience” make sense? Were it not for those brave patriots 237 years ago . . . how different would our world today be? Perhaps Germany would have won WW I or WW II?? Sure on one hand this is petty, but when we allow tradition and meaningful dates, times and history to take a backseat for “convenience”, what really matters after that?
Have a safe holiday, whether you celebrate it on the 4th or the 5th or the 4th through the 7th! I just cannot imagine picking up garbage on July 4th!!
O'Malley out -
Chief Ellison has handed out a multitude of awards, plaques or whatever to veterans of military service. Isn’t the sentiment behind this recognition basically a Thank You for defending our country and our freedoms? How does ignoring the most patriotic holiday and changing it for the sake of “convenience” make sense? Were it not for those brave patriots 237 years ago . . . how different would our world today be? Perhaps Germany would have won WW I or WW II?? Sure on one hand this is petty, but when we allow tradition and meaningful dates, times and history to take a backseat for “convenience”, what really matters after that?
Have a safe holiday, whether you celebrate it on the 4th or the 5th or the 4th through the 7th! I just cannot imagine picking up garbage on July 4th!!
O'Malley out -
whys he tring to fire him
ReplyDeletewhat the hell does this mean? who is trying to fire who?
DeleteSheesh!!! If you are going to send someone a letter, even a local letter, would you hand deliver it or mail it? I know I would mail it; however; I was at a friends house this morning and two city employees were hand delivering letters form our mayor and city council telling residents garbage would be picked up Thursday July 4th. Two city employees in a city truck going door to door hand delivering a letter!! How much did this cost us? Stupid things just keep happening, money being wasted and no one seems to care. Never heard the first word mention at a council meeting of how money is being wasted. Seems there are several people moving and trying to move or sell their houses.
ReplyDeleteBeen thinking about that TRRD money, who controls where it is spent, does Hump. Co. have a TRRD board, wouldn't the fireworks be something the money could be used for? Not only is our money being wasted, we're not even getting all the money we deserve.
ReplyDeletereckin he'll get paid this time too
ReplyDeleteWith out a doubt!!!!!! It seems that our members of the City Council have blinders on, or they are not informed as to what is going on. It looks like someone is always covering up for a certain person. It's time to take a stand for the City and do the right thing. Open your EYES & EARS citizens of New Johnsonville!
Deletedue to your concern, in2014 trash will not be picked up on Thursday the week of 4th of july
ReplyDeleteAnonymous5:59 PM, July 25, 2013
ReplyDeletedue to your concern, in2014 trash will not be picked up on Thursday the week of 4th of july
Words from a real life, bona fide, certificate should be applied for asshole <<<<<<
Hmmm....it seems that none of my post will show up?
ReplyDeleteIf this shows up then my post is showing up and I wonder why everyone's wouldn't???
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