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Re: Mother: Daughter bullied at GHS

Fishermans Friend — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:56:09 -0000

What I am saying is your "time outs" "lets talk" and all the other tree hugging crap has really created a generation of soon to be useless adults. There is a time for peace and a time for war and until people realize as long as there is evil, immoral, godless, people on this planet sunshine and gumdrops is not always the amswer. I think the taliban taught us that our American opinions really does not matter to them at all. AS long as you are dealing with someone that does not care about the rules you have to move outside the rules to deal with them. Civility is for civil people, Animals get treated like animals. So your ape answer does have some validity...

Re: Mother: Daughter bullied at GHS

Fishermans Friend — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:28:12 -0000

What ever happened to one parent talking with the bullys parent and if the bullys parent acted like a jerk you settled it like adults. After the bullys parent got theirs then they gave it to their bullying kid and everybody learned a valuable lesson. No court, no police and settled fast and simple. Laws are there to protect not govern how you live your life. Lets get back to "You get what you give" If you give harassment then you get a bloody nose. Worked for thousands of years and all the sudden in the last 50 we think we have a better way? Our better way is turning this world into a politically correct incorrectness...

Re: Letter to the editor

Fishermans Friend — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:33:10 -0000

If you had someone you cared about that was a WWII veteran you might. But since no one asked if you cared just go with shut your mouth if you can't say something positive. Thanks for your useless opinion...

Re: Man struck, killed by MBTA train

Fishermans Friend — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:56:10 -0000

I love it when you people put words in someone elses mouth! Seriously! I never blamed the MBTA! I simply had some suggestions for the MBTA to add safety to the trains to prevent accidents on the tracks. Do you really read what people post or just scan what you want to hear? Morons...

Re: Man struck, killed by MBTA train

Fishermans Friend — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:35:49 -0000

It is unfortunate that this happens every so often. The trains do blow their horns at crossings and stops but on an open stretch they do not and are not required to, otherwise the train would constantly blow its horn waking neighbors and causing a disturbance. I do believe the MBTA should install brighter flashing lights, strobes or long range off-road type lights for better visibility on the front of the trains just like and ambulance or police car as a warning signal. This might help prevent these accidents for people traveling the tracks when they are not suppose to. The reason they walk the tracks between Gloucester and Rockport is that when someone "has" to walk it is generally the shortest distance if you cant afford the train or a cab. Also keep in mind that "if" alcohol or drugs are used by the person it slows their ability to react as well. There is no economical solution other than what I suggested and the MBTA needs to consider this option.

Re: IG: NOAA forced way into auction

Fishermans Friend — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:59:36 -0000

Maybe they are trying to impress hollywood to expand to a spin-off: CSI:Gloucester? Agents can be seen anylizing fish with high tech equipment, following crime leads, interrogating informants, and discovering how the fish were murdered! Oh wait, they were not murdered they were caught in nets by legal means on fishing boats. Nothing to see here people, move along. Just a bunch of posers trying to be something they are not...

Re: Man who lost license after fourth OUI caught driving again

Fishermans Friend — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:59:36 -0000

Its simple, locked in a cell you cant drink or drive.

Re: Letter to the editor: Focus on Gloucester High voke progress, not joining regional

Fishermans Friend — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:45:03 -0000

My name is Bill Smith and I graduated from the North Shore Voc Tech in Beverly in 1985. In 1981 I looked at the Gloucester High School vocational department then took a tour of the NSRVS school in Beverly. At the time I was interested in architectural drafting and did not feel the Gloucester High School had the same level of education as what Beverly offered in a full drafting program. Shortly after I decided to follow a career in commercial art and changed vocations. In my time at North Shore Voc, in my graduation year, I became the first school president of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), now known as US Skills, during the schools inaugural year in the program. I also completed in the local commercial art competition and won the gold medal at our school. I then moved on and competed in the state level competition for commercial art and won the gold medal at the state level. This allowed me to compete at the national level against all other 50 states. At the national level I won the bronze medal in commercial art from our first year in the program. When we traveled to Phoenix, AZ none of us, including staff, had any idea where we were going or what was ahead but the school knew they needed to come up with the funds and invest in it. As a result of the schools investment I won a national competition. You dont have to know where something is going 100% to invest in a future. Everything in life has risks, but success is the prize worth winning, otherwise we watch others accomplish the things we might have done or dreamed of doing.

Along with a vocational education I also graduated on the presidential academic list in the top 5% of the country in academics. I still have a hand signed certificate from President Ronald Regan for my A+ average all through school. The voc is not just about getting a good job, it also provides a good education. In my graduation year I also won several awards from the Elks and other rotary groups that normally were awarded to GHS graduates. So anyone who thinks a voc school is not about education in academics is wrong.

That carried with confidence into my education at the Massachusetts College of Art and the Butera School or Art both in Boston. I have had a lifetime career in Graphic Design, CAD design and Photography that all started with a decision to go where the state of the art education was and still is. I now work as a State of Georgia certified engineer in fire protection and hydraulic design from where I started so many years ago visiting that drafting shop room at North Shore Voc. I do not doubt that Gloucester has a good voc program but there are so many other doors of opportunity available at North Shore that may help a high school student find their vocation in life and not limit them to a few available options. I believe that life is about choices and when you have an opportunity to step up to the endless buffet and see it in front of you, there are so many more options other than "do you want the beef, chicken or fish?"

I hope this helps parents understand more about the school and I encourage them to take a tour of the school, talk to the students and not just pass judgment on others opinions.

Re: Man arrested in jogger attack claims to have raped more than 20 women

Fishermans Friend — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:13:23 -0000

Yes I have, the test is not that hard and it is nothing more than a field trip to the range. It is not a real world training. Even cops, having been one, cannot fully prepare themselves to what you face when staring at someone with a weapon or a crisis situation. Nerves, adrenaline, fear all overwhelm you and only those that have had "extensive" training can react properly in that situation. Any even police officers are soemtimes shot and killed. What makes you think because you went to the range for an afternoon prepares you to handle that? Oh yes, some cops resign after shooting and killing someone which is a a whole other topic... And before you ask, yes I have been shot by a crackhead with a .32 and my partner saved my life because he reacted appropriately. Unfortunately I was more concerned with the guy on the floor dying from an overdose and got caught by surprise by his high girlfriend...

Re: Man arrested in jogger attack claims to have raped more than 20 women

Fishermans Friend — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:28:58 -0000

Oh yes, statistically over 65% of people carrying a handgun dont have the proper training, mental capacity or experience to properly use a handgun, in better than 95% of these case the attacker turns the gun onto the victim and causes more harm. I dont know if you have ever had to seriously point a gun at someone or have one pointed at you? I have and its not the same as being at the range. Much less being shot... or pulling the trigger. Its no different than the people that "talk" about war, If you havnt been there then you have no room to "talk".

Re: Man arrested in jogger attack claims to have raped more than 20 women

Fishermans Friend — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:20:57 -0000

Question? Have you ever jogged? Carrying a .357 in a shoulder holster does not make your jog easier. Maybe a clip on holster onto your sweatpants? Oh, she could carry it in her purse, No, she's jogging. There is no easy place to carry any type handgun of you are out jogging. Maybe Under Armour or Nike can come up with one until then think about what you say... Oh yes, the answer, An AK-47 slung over the shoulder is it!

Re: Judge takes dim view of diver taking lobster claws

Fishermans Friend — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:32:38 -0000

What planet are you on? The jacuzzi of boiling water the whole lobster gets is more humane? What's next, Save the Lobsters? Oh yes, Saturday Night live did that skit back in the 70's because it was ridiculous! Save LArry the Lobster! Do you let mosquitos or Green Heads feed on you because they are God's creatures too? Dont pick which causes are right for you at the time. Lobsters are ocean bugs, nothing more. They dont go to Lobster heaven when they die! Save the whales but screw the tuna, they taste too good!

Re: Letter to the editor: Let the fisherman statue serve the fishermen, widows and orphans

Fishermans Friend — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:12:00 -0000

Personally I think Cape Ann is as much known for its art, scenery and culture as it is fishing. Tourism is the future of Cape Ann and art is a big draw. Why not support both causes by having the art association produce a design of the fisherman's memorial for the plate then kill 2 birds with one stone. Supporting artists is where the community needs to focus... Tourist spend money on everything people! Fishing only puts money in the fisherman's pockets.

Re: Letter to the editor: Immigrants can't be scapegoats for our problems

Fishermans Friend — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:02:55 -0000

Stop lumping Legal law abiding immigrants in with illegal trespassers! They are not the same and never will be. I refuse to be politically correct because I never have found a politician than is correct! Until then they are lawbreakers and should be treated as anyone that illegally and unlawfully goes into any other country, deportation. A famous quote "The method never can overcome the means to an end" What this means is that doing something wrong or illegally never justifies the intent. I know people in Mexico live in poverty, I have been there, have you? I have built home for the poor in Juarez and Chihuahua, have you? Until you have seen both sides you have no room to speak. Oh yes, Illegally entering Mexico get you deported! You cannot own property, you pay "Higher" tax rate if accepted into the country and never can become a citizen if caught. here we give them the farm.... sound fair yet?

Re: Letter to the editor: Welcoming today's immigrants

Fishermans Friend — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:55:14 -0000

How about this for a plan. You hire an illegal you get to pay for their health care! Sounds fair to me. If they work hard, do their job, show up on time you as an employer should be excited to give them healthcare. Oh that's right, no one does that now, why? because you like the cheap labor! If you are willing to front the cost of their healthcare, insurance and benefits then I will start listening... but stop asking the others working to pay for it.

Re: Letter to the editor: City should first invest in GHS vo-tech program

Fishermans Friend — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:46:40 -0000

As a graduate of the North Shore Voc you have no idea what you are talking about and should not speak unless you have been to the school, which by your post indiactes you have no clue. The school has so many more doors to developing technology, changes in the specialized fields that the local GHS will never get. If you need finished cabinets you hire a cabinetmaker right? You dont hire a general contractor to do it. The GHS provides General Contractor services compared to the Voc's fine cabinetmaker. North Shore Voc offers specialized instruction in a hands on, one on one environment. I participated in the GHS program for 2 weeks then transferred to the Voc. because it was a joke. Spend the money locally on other programs and let the Voc do what it does best. Imagine what the GHS could do with that money??? You are reinventing the wheel that runs better and works! Oh yes, I also continue to work in the field I studied at the Voc and have done so successfully for the past 21 years... Thank You NSRVS!!!

Re: Letter to the editor: Don't blame 'immigrants' for problems

Fishermans Friend — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:05:33 -0000

Here's the bottom line. If I sneak into your home and just start living there would you be ok with it? This country is my home as well and people not invited, not welcomed are sneaking in and living. They are not imiigrants in any form illegal or not. They are simply "trespassers" and if someone unwelcome moved onto my property they would find out very quickly how unwelcome they are. If you can honestly say you would welcome them breaking into your home to live then I will agree with you. otherwise you are selling more "we are the world" crap and nothing more... you tree huggers will soon find out how many are fed up with this and how wrong our country has turned.

Re: Letter to the editor: Welcoming today's immigrants

Fishermans Friend — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:55:10 -0000

I dont call "TRESPASSERS" that sneak into a country and then bleed the government for support in the same class as my ancestors that came her with everything they had, followed the appropriate rules to get here and then live by those rules. My ancestors were proud of America, the new land they came to, Yes they remembered their heritage but they did not boast about their country, continue to speak their own language and make a version of their country in this country. The ones coming here now do not respect this flag and country, they only seek to gain what they can take. I see stickers on people cars about how great their country is but yet you are here? Please dont insult my family that worked and paid their dues to get here or you will find a fight on your hands... It not racist, its realist.

Re: Suspect wanted in rental scam

Fishermans Friend — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:59:45 -0000

Unfortunately most people do not read the warnings on Craigs list. The website is very proactive in warning people of scams and fraud. If you dont read it then its your problem... It is in bold letters at the top of the page, what more can they do?

Re: Click-it-or-ticket police push is fine, but ...

Fishermans Friend — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:56:33 -0000

Ron, I agree there are bigger issues at hand, but, If you look at crime 50 years ago... becuase j-walking, parking, loitering, and all the minor offenses were enforced it kept down crime on the major offences. When you let the little things slide the major ones slide with it. People laugh at watching shows like Andy Griffith but the way policing was handled back then eliminated crime. To police knew everyone in town, when strangers or odd befhavior happened it was noticed and criminal stood out in the crowd. Nothing good ever comes out of watering things down...

Re: Suspect wanted in rental scam

Fishermans Friend — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:52:59 -0000

Thats the advantage Gloucester has with a tighter community. It would be tougher to pull this off unless someone was blindly falling in to it. Asking Neighbors in Gloucester would probably have uncovered something rotting in the woodshed... this is why community is so important and not just saying "I cant get involved"

Re: Click-it-or-ticket police push is fine, but ...

Fishermans Friend — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:44:02 -0000

Then you would have people only wearing seat belts to the insurance office. You would have to mandate a fine or deductible if you in an accident and are injured from not wearing one. Either waiving personal coverage or the insurance company seeking reimbursement from an injury sustained from lack of a seatbelt. It's too easy for people to say "I wear one" to get a lower rate. Also, keep in mind seatbelts only help up to 75mph. Do you now put governors on all cars infringing on more rights? A seatbelt can kill in a high speed accident!

Re: Police: Father allowed teenage boys to brawl at home

Fishermans Friend — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:53:35 -0000

goodbyegtown? Did you read the article? I do not agree with letting teenagers do what he let them do. There are organized gym's and karate dojo's properly setup for these activities. But I do understand his thought. Would it be better if these kids went out in the woods with no protective gear and started beating each other? Maybe one hits their head on a rock and dies? He had the right idea of being in a supervised place but executed it poorly. If you are going to comment talk intelligently, dont just post useless thoughts... it really makes you look like a piece of work.

Re: Click-it-or-ticket police push is fine, but ...

Fishermans Friend — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:14:05 -0000

I still disagree with forcing drivers to wear seatbelts. As long as the State of Georgia exempts pick-up trucks from wearing seatbelts I will always own one! If a driver chooses to not wear a seatbelt it is only a risk to their personal safety. Nascar drivers wear firesuits & helmets when driving for their personal safety, should the DMV mandate firesuits and helmets as well? Roll cages are installed to 4x4 off road vehicles in competitions, should all vehicles require roll cages for personal safety. Where does it end??? Laws that protect other drivers on the road are critical to insure safety for all. Speeding, Drinking, signalling, etc. all provide safety to others. Seatbelts do not fall under this rule and do nothing but stomp on our civil liberty and freedom.

Re: Letter to the letter: Universal health care is the 'correct thing to do'

Fishermans Friend — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:33:55 -0000

All I know is that people that work hard get screwed while the people that do nothing reap the benefits. Regardless of what you want to call it the free rides need to stop, the abuse of the system needs to stop! I just applied for a townhome apartment where I am being charged an extra $200 per month because I make too much money. Now I get penalized because I did good in school, excelled at my job and pay my taxes. Where does this end? The people that supply the money to the system need say enough is enough! There will never be a good system in this country until the people being supported by the system are held accountable...