Hanover, in particular, was portrayed as anti-city because one of its Supervisors made a joke about the proposed arena. The Morning Call, which incidentally provides no coverage of Hanover's meetings, did a hit job.portraying a very collegial board - the best in the Lehigh Valley as far as I am concerned - as a bunch of heartless bastards who were laughing at Allentown.
At the start of last night's meeting, Chairman John N. Diacogiannis spoke about the unrest in Baltimore following the death of an African American who was in police custody.
"I really love Baltimore," stated Diacogiannis. "It's one of the nicest cities in the United States. I hope everyone stays safe tonight."
Baltimore has some real problems that have nothing to do with police brutality, like a 14% poverty rate and water shut-off notices sent to 25,000 customers last week.
It might sound corny, but the best start to dealing with the real problems there is by expressing good will for the people who live there. That's what Diacogiannis did.
Updated 7:11 am: What You Need to Know About Baltimore.
Trying to look like some kind of hero on the backs of misery and violence in Baltimore? Really, no class. No class at all. Shameful. Just shameful!
ReplyDeleteGive me a break 12:28! YOU are shameful for calling a good man out who rightfully expressed his best wishes for another city in turmoil
ReplyDeleteGive me a break 12:28! YOU are shameful for calling a good man out who rightfully expressed his best wishes for another city in turmoil
ReplyDeleteIn honor of the Chairman's heartfelt wishes and sincere concern for the racial unrest in Baltimore, Hanover Township should permit high density housing for low income minorities.
ReplyDelete12:28 and 7:56, give me a break. You both show what's wrong with this world. IDIOTS!
ReplyDelete7:58AM AMEN!
ReplyDeleteWhat is your point 7:58? Other than you are capable of making an idiotic comment.
ReplyDelete"It's one of the nicest cities in the United States."
ReplyDeleteThis dude obviously never left Inner Harbor.
How many free and reduced lunches are given at Hanover Elementary School?
ReplyDelete"Hanover Township should permit high density housing for low income minorities"
ReplyDeleteAcually, HT is working on a zoning overlay in the nothern section of the district that will permit high density housing. It also maintains numerous apartment complexes. It is just a well-planned community, something your hate won't allow you to see.
It's very telling that someone cannot just express good wishes without being attacked.
How are the 7:56 comments construed as an attack? I also think it would be a great gesture if Hanover Township's leaders embraced diversity and racial tolerance in deeds in addition to words. Low income housing in Hanover Township could provide a step up for the region's minorities and help avoid their concentration in the cities. Hanover Township's leaders can help prevent the next Baltimore!
ReplyDeleteRead the copmments above.
ReplyDeleteExcellent article you linked to, Bernie.
ReplyDeletePeople focus on burning cars - not the addressing the issues that underlie literal flame-ups of violence and protest.
8:46 - Baltimore is a lot more than the inner harbor. Yeah, there are neighborhoods you wouldn't want to walk or even drive through - but it is a complex city. I lived there.
ReplyDeleteFeeling sorry for what happens in a disaster (social, environmental, industrial) is important. Empathy is more important, and that is where interpretation gets dicey.
ReplyDeleteAnger and its consequences are a challenge to understand and accept. One might ask, "why is someone angry? I don't see it."
So, I wrote this piece yesterday. Read if you wish.
Baltimore/Anger
Thank you John. Believe in the good of people.
ReplyDeleteIt is just a well-planned community, something your hate won't allow you to see.
ReplyDeleteA postage stamped sized place with a median income of $65K. Now that's tough.
I think we all see where the hate is coming from.
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