{{ GOD BLESS YOU SHARON ]]
James P. Grabe
Veterans Alliance
Asbury Park N.J.
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Sharon G. Boone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> In 35 years, I don't remember that corner, ever being totally empty,
> except in a hard blowing rain, or a blizzard and since I have to pass
> that corner from time to time, it's disgraceful, that parents have to
> be intimidated, if they speak out. It's really sad, that so much
> effort, is being spent on redevelopment, of the boardwalk, when
> you've
> had an epidemic, right on that corner. When youths have to resort to
> selling drugs, rather than working at a regular job, there's
> something wrong, with the system. The rationale, is why work
> for$5.25,
> when you can rake in, as much as the market will bear? Funny thing,
> is
> you seldom see a patrol car, there. I'm not condoning the sale or use
> of illegal drugs, just wondering, how the system failed these kids. I
> read that the school board had to cut back on programs. Why is Asbury
> Park, with all of its' problems, shortchanged? When the education
> budgets of other districts seem to be making it, why isn't Asbury
> Park? Doesn't the Board, employ an Attorney? If so, what does the
> Attorney do? Who makes up the budget? Why isn't this district, up to
> stuff? Not blaming the board, just wondering! Why can't Asbury Park
> keep a high school principal? Why are saleries, for Principals and
> Superintendant, so high? I remember when the President of the United
> states only received, $200,000 a year? Is it me? Does anybody know? I
> know that minority children, are suffering, from a lack of caring, no
> trade schools, to steer under-employed youth, etc. I don't see the
> military, as a way to avoid poverty, with this endless war going on.
> The rich, send the poor to fight wars, they themselves wouldn't suit
> up
> for, wear flag lapel pins and call themselves Patriots and when you
> disagree with them, YOU become a threat and to them, a terrorist,
> just
> for disagreeing. There's a whole lot of desk-hawks out there, so keep
> on supporting, whatever it is you support. You strap a uniform on
> poor
> black and white youths, cheer them on to the front and when they come
> back in body bags, or lame for life, you avert your gaze away from
> them, so no, the military, is not the way. These kids, can learn how
> to be electricians, plumber's, carpenters, chefs, or any myriad of
> alternate professions. Whatever hapened to that Jobs program that the
> council wrote a resolution for? Swept under the rug? I don't read or
> hear anything about it, so do citizens have to hold their feet to the
> fire? Inquiring minds want to know! Where's that UEZ money? Isn't
> that what it's for? Jim Keady is only one person but he IS making a
> difference! Too bad, others don't see our children as the prioity
> they ARE! Asbury Park will continue to have the BAD rep, they've
> carried, at the expense of other kids, who DO make it! I KNOW that
> Asbury Park kids, are good kids. Some, just make bad decisions, that
> make the whole town look bad!
> Let's Support Our children!
> --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, traderdube <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Nancy Shields, who I recall getting slammed more than once or twice
> on
> > this board, wrote a terrific and alarming article, front page below
> the
> > fold, about
> > dope peddling on the west side of AP. Only Keady and Bruno are
> > mentioned. The article details all the things that were said at the
> > council meeting that
> > produced the Eminent Domain blessing by the city council. Eminent
> > Domain, waterfront permits, a taste of asbury, down town
> redevelopment,
> > Deal Lake,
> > the Casino and Convention Hall...none of that means a thing if
> Asbury
> > Park can't, or won't, clean the streets of crime.
> > That a united effort between the citizens, property owners, and
> City
> > Hall are necessary to combat the criminals who openly ply their
> craft
> > throughout Asbury is a given. I would bet that the citizens, and
> the
> > property owners would willingly devote their time money and
> resources to
> > rid Asbury of
> > the criminal plague, I, based on the past lack of action, doubt
> that
> > City Hall gives a KRAP about the nickel baggers and pock marked
> > prostitutes, let alone have the guts and
> > grit necessary to make Asbury a safe haven for nice people to live.
> > Because that is what it all comes down to, ripping out the old and
> > decayed brick by brick and moving
> > nice people into Asbury Park.
> >
> > So, when does the grass roots, bi-partisan movement to keep Codey
> > governor begin. Between Forester and Corzine, my old buddy Terry
> Weldon
> > might be a better choice. Meanwhile Codey makes smart moves, seems
> to be
> > of the people and for the people, and, to the naked eye, isn't a
> scum
> > sucking corrupt thief like our last elected governor.
> >
------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~-->
Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page
http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/Y2tolB/TM
--------------------------------------------------------------------~->
Yahoo! Groups Links
<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/
<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
