Faded Glory or Chirping Crickets

The Cary News (Wednesday, June 22, 2011) ran a lead story on the front page which caught my attention:

Town’s parks plan reflects diversity: Morrisville considers adding a cricket field to meet demand.

The town of Morrisville feels that a full size cricket field must be built at taxpayers’ expense to meet the wants (not needs) of the growing Asian-Indian population. The town has already built a smaller cricket field for relocated workers in RTP from China and India. The direct cost for this field is not known but it may be part of the $4 million bond issue from 2004 which has been delayed because of economic conditions.

On the same front page is another story concerning the Town of Apex.

Old Glory shows signs of age downtown

It seems that Apex has a tradition of flying 60 American flags on their main street  between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Unfortunately, the cost to replace them ($2100) is not in the budget so the flags currently on display are not in good condition:

“The stripes are more pink and gray than red and white on many of the 60 American flags.”

The town is asking for donations from people to replace these flags at $35 each.

The two stories clearly outline the problem in our country where diversity is more important than unity. Apex should either proudly fly our nation’s flag at taxpayers’ expense or not fly them at all. Morrisville should solicit donations from their residents instead of taking taxpayer money. Government is more concerned with diversity and appeasement than celebrating the traditions that made our country great. Let us hope that the faded flags in Apex are not foreshadowing our country’s future.

David DeGerolamo

    
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randysright
13 years ago

Goof grief, do people have their priotites backwards. But at least I know which park to find bait next time I go fishing…sweeeet.
Bass love crickets 🙂