What's 2008 Hold for Dodge?

[Lou]

Could it be more road-work on Wyatt Earp west of 14th? Could it be the reclamation of Second Street downtown to make it seem less like third-world Juarez and more like the Doge City I remember as a kid (so doubtful that it's absurd of me to make the suggestion)? Could it include the possibilty that you might be able to successfully place an order at any of the fast-food restaurants by speaking English? Or maybe it might hold the outside chance that local law enforcement might place more emphasis on protecting the average citizen's rights than pandering to gang members.

All of those things are on my wish-list for the New Year, and maybe they're on yours too. But common sense, experience and an understanding of the system indicates otherwise.

I hope the citizens of Dodge (I wish I were still one) will have a chance to experience good things in 2008. I may spend a lot of time in town, but I'd like to be able to say that I could vote at the local level and make a difference in my old hometown. Best of luck to each and every one of you. Keep smilin', and work hard to keep the ship from listing ever further.

[Jolly Rancher]

I might sound like a beauty queen contestant, but I wish for peace. Every one is fighting their own war. From eight-year old children being raped, to those battling drugs or abuse, to those living in war-torn countries.

May peace be with you all in 2008.

[Army_of_One]

Originally Posted by Jolly Rancher

I might sound like a beauty queen contestant, but I wish for peace. Every one is fighting their own war. From eight-year old children being raped, to those battling drugs or abuse, to those living in war-torn countries.

May peace be with you all in 2008.

There can be no peace without war.

[Army_of_One]

Originally Posted by Lou

Could it be more road-work on Wyatt Earp west of 14th? Could it be the reclamation of Second Street downtown to make it seem less like third-world Juarez and more like the Doge City I remember as a kid (so doubtful that it's absurd of me to make the suggestion)? Could it include the possibilty that you might be able to successfully place an order at any of the fast-food restaurants by speaking English? Or maybe it might hold the outside chance that local law enforcement might place more emphasis on protecting the average citizen's rights than pandering to gang members.

All of those things are on my wish-list for the New Year, and maybe they're on yours too. But common sense, experience and an understanding of the system indicates otherwise.

I hope the citizens of Dodge (I wish I were still one) will have a chance to experience good things in 2008. I may spend a lot of time in town, but I'd like to be able to say that I could vote at the local level and make a difference in my old hometown. Best of luck to each and every one of you. Keep smilin', and work hard to keep the ship from listing ever further.

I predict it will be a very good year in Dodge if you have anything to do with a meat packing plant or you are illegal.

[Made in the USA]

Originally Posted by Jolly Rancher

I might sound like a beauty queen contestant, but I wish for peace.

May peace be with you all in 2008.

What about MAPS??? Don't you wish everyone had a map so they could find things! Oh yeah, that was a "blonde" beauty contestant!

[jeezeweeze]

Originally Posted by Made in the USA

What about MAPS??? Don't you wish everyone had a map so they could find things! Oh yeah, that was a "blonde" beauty contestant!

Man that was a "TOTALLY" embarrassing moment (for women)

Good thing she is beautiful.

[Jolly Rancher]

[banyon]

Originally Posted by Lou

Could it be more road-work on Wyatt Earp west of 14th? Could it be the reclamation of Second Street downtown to make it seem less like third-world Juarez and more like the Doge City I remember as a kid (so doubtful that it's absurd of me to make the suggestion)? Could it include the possibilty that you might be able to successfully place an order at any of the fast-food restaurants by speaking English? Or maybe it might hold the outside chance that local law enforcement might place more emphasis on protecting the average citizen's rights than pandering to gang members.

I might regret asking this, but what do you mean by "local law enforcement...pandering to gang members"?

[K C Muffin]

Army? I believe he's callin' ya out.....

[Lou]

Banyon,

What I was getting at (and I admit that I did a poor job of expressing what I wanted to say) is that I wish the PD and SO would take a "harder line" to squelch gang activity. Believe me, it's not a slam to the officers, but rather to the commissions that sign their checks (city or county). I have nothin' but respect for the men who serve the citizens everyday (I'm an ex-cop myself). But the enforcement of those laws is also served by reinforcement from the city/county fathers. They can direct the funds, if available, to focus more thouroughly on this prevailing problem. Citizen input will also go a long way to help the Departments make a difference. That's where you and I (and all of us) come in.

You weren't the only one confused by my choice of a word. When I reread it myself, I was confused too! Thanks for pointing it out and giving me a chance to clarify.