A year ago I published an entry entitled “Blame it on their youth?”. The subject of this article was the coverage of the unmasking of Deepthroat and the effects that original story had on our modern day Drive-by media. Several weeks after posting the piece I discovered that I had a comment from an anonymous person with the blogger ID, Webbville.
Webbville took me to task over my apparent disrespect of my elders and unwillingness to look at things from a different perspective. In short, I was criticized for points that the entry did not even address. With respect to Webbville my approach and language could have been misunderstood as these points.
I happened across this post this weekend. It brought back to mind the question I’ve had for quite some time… Who is Webbville?
If you’re out their Webbville, Please say hello! ….Oh, and mention your name… if you will!
Who is WEBBVILLE?
July 17, 2006 — chefnathanMy Request
July 2, 2006 — chefnathan
The next four days are referred to as “a long holiday weekend” by everyone. Co-workers wish each other a “Happy 4th” as they leave work. The weekend will be filled with cookouts, parties, and fireworks. It is time for families to congregate, friends to gather, and time to slow down.I ask that every American stop and reflect on what this time off if for… Wish your fellow citizen a “Happy Independence Day” and spend a few minutes reflecting what July 4 is actually set aside for….
I often criticize the Hallmark holidays. Romance should be celebrated on more days than Feb. 14th. Moms and Dads should be lifted up more than once a year. Administrative Assistants should be constantly commended and respected. In this vein, Our independence should be remembered for longer than an evening cookout and the afterglow of fireworks.
As you properly attend gatherings this weekend remember the liberty that allows you to do so… On the Fourth when fireworks light up the sky, remember “bombs bursting in air”. When you see the flag, place your hand on your heart and say the pledge. And if you’re lucky enough to be in the presence of a service man or woman, thank him or her like you just won a million dollars.
Thomas Payne published the following words on December 23, 1776. They are the opening to his work The Crisis. The words show the desperation of the fight for independence. They are applicable to the fight of today.
THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated.
Happy Birthday America, Land that I Love, Home of the Free, Because of the Brave…
