How my life has changed in the last 4 years!

October 23, 2024

“Woman is born free and lives equal to man in her rights. Social distinctions can be based only on common utility.” Olympe De Gouges, French author of “Declaration of the Rights of Woman.” Written in 1793.

I am not a pessimistic person. And- I have overcome many obstacles in my life. I try to live a full life now and enjoy many activities with a wonderful wife.

But, as the national election draws near, I reflect back on these last 4 years and report on how things have changed in my life and around me.

• Organized looting hit my local grocery store. Now we have armed guards in the store.
• My real estate taxes went up $1200 to pay for more schools. The Hispanic students are the single largest increase in student enrollment. My car insurance went up $800/year.
• There is a terrible war the Ukraine. And-the US has provided and/or pledged $170 billion in aid. I do not think Biden has a plan. Biden and Harris can’t decide to support Israel or not.
• My electric bill went from $92/month to $152/month.
• Entrees at many of our favorite restaurants average $32-$35, sometimes more. And-the restaurants show 20% tips on take-out orders. This makes no sense.
• There are certain places in town that are unsafe to visit. Crimes are now being reported regularly in my area of the city.
• Our local school board passed new “discipline rules for students.” it is ok for students to put their hands on teachers.
• The Big Three TV networks (CBS, NBC, and ABC) and CNN have grown hugely prejudice against Conservatives and frequently report falsehoods. Talk show hosts have declined in morals and intelligence. President Trump has been called a Nazi by all three networks. That is insulting, ignorant and grossly inaccurate.
• College students are marching in support of Hamas, a global terrorist organization that killed 1,200 people in Israel. I am worried about possible war in the Middle East.
• I live in a neighborhood with about 850 homes (single family, condos, and apartments) and for exercise, I walk our streets 3-4 times a week. This week I have noticed that homes that normally fly American flags in their front yards seem to have “Trump for President” signs. Very few Harris signs.