What 50 Years Will Do

Scenario: Jack pulls into school parking lot with rifle in gun rack.

1957 - Principal comes over, takes a look at Jack's rifle, goes to his car and gets his to show Jack.

2007 - School goes into lockdown, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers.

++++++++++++ +++++++++ +

Scenario: Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.

1957 - Crowd gathers. The Coach watches to make sure they fight "fair". Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands.

2007 - Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it.

++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++ +

Scenario: Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students.

1957 - Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by Principal. Sits still in class. Jeffrey gets another whipping from his father that evening.

2007 - Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. School gets extra money from state because Jeffrey has a disability.

++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++

Scenario: Billy breaks a window in his father's car and his Dad gives him a whipping.

1957 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.

2007 - Billy's Dad is arrested for child abuse Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. Billy's sister is told by state psychologist that she remembers being abused herself and their Dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has affair with psychologist.

++++++++++++ +++++++++ ++++++++

Scenario: Mark gets a headache and takes some medicine to school.

1957 - Mark shares headache medicine with another student that has a headache.

2007 - Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car searched for drugs and weapons.

++++++++++++ +++++++++ ++++

Scenario: Pedro fails high school English.

1957 : Pedro goes to summer school, passes English, goes to college.

2007 : Pedro's cause is taken up by state democratic party. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum. Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he can't speak English.

++++++++++++ +++++++++

Scenario: Johnny takes leftover firecrackers, M-80's and roman candles from the 4th of July and uses them to blow up a fire ant bed .

1957 - Ants die.

2007 - BATF, Homeland Security, FBI called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated, Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.

++++++++++++ +++++++++

Scenario: Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary, hugs him to comfort him.

1957 - In a short time Johnny feels better and goes on playing.

2007 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in State Prison. Johnny's parents also file a lawsuit against the School District and win a big settlement that includes requirements to improve the school yard that costs millions.

 

It is amazing how things have changed. I'm 18 and would rather live in an earlier era. Just seems like everything was more down to earth and less out of control like it is today. JMO.

 

oh heck, there is a huge list that could be compiled like that!

but thats why my kid is not going to be raised at all in this country, after hearing on the news, people i know, etc, i rather avoid the headache. the kid will go live with grandma overseas, my wife and i will follow shortly.

 

I agree, i'm 20 and would rather it be a little more like the 50's. Ever hear the country song "Different World" not sure who it's by, pretty new song.

 

that's good i have to copy that!
when i was in Jr High school i took an old musket into history class, the teacher had one as well in the closet, sure than ****e now-adays swat would show up and school would be locked down!

 

1967.

Kingsport, Tennessee.
Ross N. Robinson Junior High School

History class. We were discussing WWII.
I asked and got permission to bring in my Dad's Arisaka 7.7mm rifle that he 'liberated'.
I walked to/from school, everyday.
I had two stripper clips of ammo in my pocket, and the rifle across my right shoulder as I walked to school.

No problem, no incident. Nothing.
We discussed the rifle and the American M1 Garand in class, with no issues whatsoever.

Were the police called????? Heck NO!!!!!!!!!

Today. . . . there would be such a lockdown, the kids wouldn't be released to their parents until all had been interogated for at least two days!!!

 

We have decommisioned M-1s in JROTC for our Armed Drill Team. Mind you, these things have plastic stocks, removed firing pins, steel rod welded into the barrel, etc. We were going to a drill competition and stopped at McDonalds to grab some food. Couple of veterans were sitting inside, saw our T shirts and asked us what we did, etc. We had some extra time, so we got our rifles out and did a part of our routine for them.

Some soccer mom apparently thought our elaborate spinning and tossing constituted an attack on McDonalds, about 10 minutes later the SWAT team was there...they got out of their truck and just kinda looked at us, then took all their crap off, came over and talked to us, started comparing guns, etc. Nice guys.

That's why I enjoy living somewhat away from the city. As much different as it is in 2007 compared to 1957, I'd rather be a child or raise a child in this day and age. Much more experience for them, a redefined world. I want them to see that this country isn't immune, and it's my kids' duty to make sure it stays our country and not some territory owned by certain Middle Eastern countries. I want them to have access to modern technology with all of the improvements. With good comes bad, but with bad comes good.

 

i love it, its so damn true!

 

Yeah, that about hit the nail on the head. I do agree with RangerPilot though. I am happy with 2007, but what the world really needs is to settle down a little and quit
being a bunch of pu**ies about every little thing. I think if people just opened their eyes a little more they would realize that the whole world hasnt gone to Hell yet. Wow, this could almost revert back to my PC thread a couple weeks ago..hahaha
Thanks for the post Jake!

Mike

 

I agree with both of yall .

 

I agree with you to .

 

A-freaking-men.

 

Pedro Sucks

 

I am not happy with 2007. I am 59 years old, and see changes in our Country. There is so much more government control on what we do, and even what we eat. I do not need laws to protect myself from everything on Earth.

 

Much as I agree with some of this, there were some other parts.
(I'm a 46 model, and I remember 57 reasonably well - no Alz - yet )

I remember the neighbor on one side who used to whup his young son pretty much all the time -- there wasn't really anyone to mention this to. My mother told me that the boy grew up with the same talent for his kids. (I'm not anti spank -- my folks did and we did -- but there has to be love there as well.

The neighbor on the other side seemed pretty good -- but, my mother told me that he used to smack his wife from time to time -- again, nobody who really wanted to know about it.

And if you were a female who fell victim to preggers -- life was not good. Choices were basically teenage marriage, disappear till you could pop the kid for adoption, or find a back alley butcher. And, BTW -- it was your fault.
( I'm not female -- but, I know how it was)

57 was also 7 years before blacks started raising enough hell to get some measure of a fair shake. (I'm also not black)

As for guns - I agree -- but, drive bys weren't Saturday night entertainment.

My point is that much was good -- but much was bad as is always the case.
I think that there's a lot that's wrong now. It's hard to say why. I do believe that we can pay attention to local issues and change what we can. It's unfortunate, but we must spend some time away from the garage

just my thoughts

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