Observations
Ray McInerny, Sr., and his wife Jean, have lived in New Berlin for 32 years. A retired graphic artist, he now paints for his own enjoyment. This blog will attempt to present items of general interest to his New Berlin neighbors.
What's a Fair Share?
Mr. Obama in his State of the Union speech called for Fair Sharing so as to justify more taxes on those who create the jobs for us. To top it off Mrs. Obama was in a $2,400 cocktail dress at the event - to show her solidarity with those in need. Unfortunately, for our black neighbors in central cities, unemployment is at the horrendous rate of 47% or so. What can they share?
Come Blow Your Horn - In The Right Place!
The Walker Rally at Hart Park on Saturday, January 21, 2012 was attended by about three thousand people and one hundred who tried to disrupt the meeting. They paraded in front of the bandstand where speakers such as Tommy Thompson, Alberta Darling, Rebecca Kleefisch and many other notable were seated. It was an attempt to create tension. Unfortunately for them they were largely ignored. A real First Amendment right misdirected.
Once Known as Higher Education
Word has it that Columbia University as well as New York University will begin offering courses, for credit, in “Occupy the Field: Global Finance, Inequality, Social Movement” studies. The course said to be offered by the Anthropology Department at Columbia U offers “training in ethnographic research methods.” Professor Hannah Appel of Columbia will offer instruction to students interested in the course. Professor Appel is said to be a self-proclaimed “regular participant in the Occupy Movement,” and isn’t shy about describing her many nights in Zuccotti Park with Occupy.
A Real Meaning of Christmas
On Page 2B of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Local” section of December 23rd, 2011 an article states “that the New Berlin City Library Aides, clerical staff, police and fire dispatchers and inspectors have chosen not to certify their union.”
With this news it was announced that these employees of our great city are donating their union dues toward local and national charities in lieu of those dues to a union.
The Journal Sentinel is to be commended for placing this in the paper, even on page 2B instead of the front page where it could have been. At least we were able to find the story.
A neighbor alerted us to the article this morning or I’m sure I wouldn’t have seen it until later this evening when I generally read it.
The truly wonderful sense of this story is that these employees in decertifying chose to take the high road and show the rest of us what charity actually is. In the Journal Sentinel article is states that these gracious folks sent $5,935 to the local New Berlin Food Panty along with $1,505 to the Humane and Animal Welfare Society. Many other charities are in their scope as well, including the CAP Fund, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, Waukesha Special Olympics, American Diabetes Association and the Susan G. Komen for Cure Organization as reported in New Berlin Now.
I’m sure every person in need, whoever that may be, is touched by their joyful giving will be appreciative, and we, as citizens, of New Berlin can be so proud of these fine people. Merry Christmas couldn’t have been expressed any better. Congratulations to these thoughtful people. They have made us all happy to be New Berliners.
Recall The Facts
In the debate concerning integrity of Governor Walker the facts are often ignored by press and bloggers. Sometimes facts get in the way. Rather than quote politicians and political hacks let the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators offer these facts. The facts as presented in November, 2011 speak clearly concerning the effects of what Governor Walker, his administration, staff and colleagues in both houses have acheived.