In 1776, a
reading of the Declaration of Independence was held on the city courthouse steps
in downtown Easton, Pennsylvania. Today was filed with family friendly
children activities and fun for all. It was followed with fireworks that could
be enjoyed close up or from a distance. The festivities were a celebration of
freedom done right.
Options
are great. Especially, for those working class people that prefer to get some
rest the night before a new week begins. The night was quiet with no around the
town fireworks like the 4th of July celebration. It is nice to be
able to relax and enjoy life. To just live! Too many people have forgotten how
to do just that… Live!
Small towns are surrounded by peace, quiet,
and relaxation. The people that live in such communities are able to enjoy life
at their own pace in a stress free environment. They live far away from the
road rage that fills our highways today.
Traffic
flows great when everyone is in a cruising groove. For example, 35 cars on any
interstate may travel along at 5 miles over the posted speed limit making good
time, each keeping their safe distance, and remaining relaxed. Is it the need
for instant gratification that ruins the flow?
A
car comes along traveling at 11 miles over the posted speed limit. It is
traveling 6 miles an hour faster. The “I have to have it now!” attitude puts
the individual driving and the people cruising life in danger. The situation
becomes more dangerous in heavy traffic and road conditions. The roadway may be
wet, filled with large hills, curves, or uneven. Is it worth putting lives on
the line for six minutes an hour? How about gaining 1 minute in a 10 minute
drive? Where is everybody going in such a hurry?
The small
towns are able to enjoy life at
their own pace. It is a lifestyle without road rage. Where people enjoy bike
rides and walking on sunny days.
Yet, this
way of life was slowly being taken away to save money for the government. The
use of combining school districts into one larger city has destroyed what once
was. More cash flow and a less tax for larger cities may result in more
communication amongst citizens? Communication strengthens. It may be the
weakest link in our society today. Smaller towns communicate better because of
the lower number of people living close to each other. They rely on neighbors
and strengthen the town. Why would a government want to harm strong unity?
Oversea
countries are better equipped to deal with disasters. They do not loot their
stores for instant gratification when things go wrong. Instead, the people work
together to improve the situation. There is too much involvement by government
and the people in the land. Who is living?
Small town
people do not need much to survive. Money is not the answer for all. The land
provides much substance for individual communities to live peaceful. When does
a person relax, enjoy life, and just live?
by
James Arthur Bilderback
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