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OPINION . Ours

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When the system is fair, we tend to share.
by Bruce Schimmel
In effect, our little scheme to ensure tranquility in our house shares the same principles to keep the peace in the nation. That people are all valued the same and all share equality in the common good.

OPINION . Yours

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"Subsequent bites made me eat the steak like the Three Stooges — taking their mouths to their hands and chewing."

Comments From This Issue:

Diana,

I trust your questions are answered by my last post.

Is it my defense of the principles inherent in the Declaration of Independence or my »»
pat76 on
Dave Marris
7 minutes ago

Crystal and Diana,
Where did my response to Mr. Azad (who is Mr. Azad?) conform to a stereotype that gives Americans a bad reputation. Shame on me?
I »»
UglyAmerican on
Dave Marris
20 minutes ago

I haven't been disrespectful to your brother, or his profession Crystal. While you and he have both made ad hominem attacks on my intelligence and education.

Let »»
pat76 on
Dave Marris
41 minutes ago

Ummmm, Pat? Could you please point out the veiled threats and sideways insults in Mr. Marris' comments? I only see a man who puts himself in great danger »»
diana on
Dave Marris
1 hour ago

It always amazes me that the people who are the least educated always have the most to say. The most interesting in reading this is my brother would »»
Crystal on
Dave Marris
3 hours ago

Mr Marris,

If you are so interested in changing the public perception of people in your line of work maybe you shouldn't make veiled threats and sideways »»
pat76 on
Dave Marris
6 hours ago

Like the sound of a dream.

The splendour
of the laughing
clouds appears
in the calm
of a quietness,
with delicate
breaths and a
restless »»
Francesco Sinibaldi on
Blessed Union
7 hours ago

Ugly American:
I fully understand the meaning of the term. One does not have to be traveling abroad to portray themselves as loud, arrogant, demeaning, »»
Diana on
Dave Marris
10 hours ago

pat76, I am truly sorry that you feel that way. Part of my job though is insuring freedom. And that means your feedom of speech and the right to your »»
Dave Marris on
Dave Marris
16 hours ago

I'm not sure you understand the term "ugly" American. I just don't think this is the time or place to discuss the present wars or the use of mercenaries »»
UglyAmerican on
Dave Marris
18 hours ago

Wow Pat - -
Aren't you a prime example of an ugly American?
Diana on
Dave Marris
19 hours ago

Hi Jan!

Happy Independence day to you too!

I'm curious... what exactly do you think we are celebrating our independence from?

I'm also wondering »»
pat76 on
Dave Marris
20 hours ago

I am Jan Mohammad AZAD
the Administrative Manager, EODT-ANTC, Herat Province, Afghanistan. Mr. Dave is officially my Supervisor and personally my best »»
Jan Mohammad AZAD on
Dave Marris
21 hours ago

Eileen wasnt a real mother . her son anthony was raised by darlene , diane , and roe . they mad him the man he was . and everybody's day comes . the story »»
UNKNOWN on
By the Sword
1 day ago

sleep in heaven anthony ! its so crazy . i could picture it like it was yesterday . when i seen that room . i seen you in the sky . i couldnt belive it »»
Carol Leidy on
By the Sword
1 day ago

yeah i'd really like to see CP feature a Cieri article detailing the evidence connecting 911 and Iraq or better yet North Korea !

This fluff propaganda »»
pat76 on
Soldiering On
1 day ago

Thank you for writing a great story on all our soldiers, You did a great job on our son's story. His father and I are so proud of our son.
Jenifer Pomroy on
Rob Pomroy
1 day ago

There's NOTHING funny about
Philadelphia under Mayor Nutter.
Dan on
City of Nutterly Love
1 day ago

'He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny...'

While Mr. Maddis may »»
pat76 on
Dave Marris
1 day ago

Maybe you didn't hear, Bruce, but socialism failed and is fundamentally unamerican.
S3 on
Domestic Tranquility
1 day ago

Fascinating, well written article. I enjoyed reading it and learning about our soldiers. Very timely as it is a time to enjoy the liberties our soldiers »»
Karen Alexander on
Soldiering On
2 days ago

Thanks for sharing the stories of these soldiers - it's important to hear about the men and women who have served our country.

Your readers may also »»
Tina on
Soldiering On
2 days ago

Hey A.D. Thanks for stating so eloquently what bothers [me] about Philadelphia these days. I'm gonna put the blame on technology for uplifting the ground »»
Darren Finizio on
Icepack
2 days ago

Great article, Chuck! Very interesting and well-read. Looking forward to more from this fabulous writer!
Donna on
Soldiering On
2 days ago

I find this article moving and thought provoking using simple yet meaningful stories everyone can connect with on a certain level. Thank you for taking »»
Koko on
Soldiering On
2 days ago


Recent Comments From Other Issues:
Diana,

I trust your questions are answered by my last post.

Is it my defense of the principles inherent in the Declaration of Independence or my »»
pat76 on
Dave Marris
7 minutes ago

Crystal and Diana,
Where did my response to Mr. Azad (who is Mr. Azad?) conform to a stereotype that gives Americans a bad reputation. Shame on me?
I »»
UglyAmerican on
Dave Marris
20 minutes ago

I haven't been disrespectful to your brother, or his profession Crystal. While you and he have both made ad hominem attacks on my intelligence and education.

Let »»
pat76 on
Dave Marris
41 minutes ago

Ummmm, Pat? Could you please point out the veiled threats and sideways insults in Mr. Marris' comments? I only see a man who puts himself in great danger »»
diana on
Dave Marris
1 hour ago

It always amazes me that the people who are the least educated always have the most to say. The most interesting in reading this is my brother would »»
Crystal on
Dave Marris
3 hours ago

Mr Marris,

If you are so interested in changing the public perception of people in your line of work maybe you shouldn't make veiled threats and sideways »»
pat76 on
Dave Marris
6 hours ago

Like the sound of a dream.

The splendour
of the laughing
clouds appears
in the calm
of a quietness,
with delicate
breaths and a
restless »»
Francesco Sinibaldi on
Blessed Union
7 hours ago

Ugly American:
I fully understand the meaning of the term. One does not have to be traveling abroad to portray themselves as loud, arrogant, demeaning, »»
Diana on
Dave Marris
10 hours ago

pat76, I am truly sorry that you feel that way. Part of my job though is insuring freedom. And that means your feedom of speech and the right to your »»
Dave Marris on
Dave Marris
16 hours ago

I'm not sure you understand the term "ugly" American. I just don't think this is the time or place to discuss the present wars or the use of mercenaries »»
UglyAmerican on
Dave Marris
18 hours ago

Wow Pat - -
Aren't you a prime example of an ugly American?
Diana on
Dave Marris
19 hours ago

Hi Jan!

Happy Independence day to you too!

I'm curious... what exactly do you think we are celebrating our independence from?

I'm also wondering »»
pat76 on
Dave Marris
20 hours ago

I am Jan Mohammad AZAD
the Administrative Manager, EODT-ANTC, Herat Province, Afghanistan. Mr. Dave is officially my Supervisor and personally my best »»
Jan Mohammad AZAD on
Dave Marris
21 hours ago

Eileen wasnt a real mother . her son anthony was raised by darlene , diane , and roe . they mad him the man he was . and everybody's day comes . the story »»
UNKNOWN on
By the Sword
1 day ago

sleep in heaven anthony ! its so crazy . i could picture it like it was yesterday . when i seen that room . i seen you in the sky . i couldnt belive it »»
Carol Leidy on
By the Sword
1 day ago

yeah i'd really like to see CP feature a Cieri article detailing the evidence connecting 911 and Iraq or better yet North Korea !

This fluff propaganda »»
pat76 on
Soldiering On
1 day ago

Thank you for writing a great story on all our soldiers, You did a great job on our son's story. His father and I are so proud of our son.
Jenifer Pomroy on
Rob Pomroy
1 day ago

There's NOTHING funny about
Philadelphia under Mayor Nutter.
Dan on
City of Nutterly Love
1 day ago

'He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny...'

While Mr. Maddis may »»
pat76 on
Dave Marris
1 day ago

Maybe you didn't hear, Bruce, but socialism failed and is fundamentally unamerican.
S3 on
Domestic Tranquility
1 day ago

Fascinating, well written article. I enjoyed reading it and learning about our soldiers. Very timely as it is a time to enjoy the liberties our soldiers »»
Karen Alexander on
Soldiering On
2 days ago

Thanks for sharing the stories of these soldiers - it's important to hear about the men and women who have served our country.

Your readers may also »»
Tina on
Soldiering On
2 days ago

Hey A.D. Thanks for stating so eloquently what bothers [me] about Philadelphia these days. I'm gonna put the blame on technology for uplifting the ground »»
Darren Finizio on
Icepack
2 days ago

Great article, Chuck! Very interesting and well-read. Looking forward to more from this fabulous writer!
Donna on
Soldiering On
2 days ago

I find this article moving and thought provoking using simple yet meaningful stories everyone can connect with on a certain level. Thank you for taking »»
Koko on
Soldiering On
2 days ago

Prince of the airwaves!
The Kidd will continue to make an impact just as Stern did.
The next generation superstar!

Thanks KIDD!!
IronHawg on
Comeback Kidd
13 hours ago

Awesome...Glad to see good old Berks County can help you out with some Stoudt's Beer and Oley Valley for the attire.
Tommy on
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1 day ago


Give please. My wish is to ride the tempest, tame the waves, kill the sharks. I will not resign myself...
I am from Tunisia and learning to read in English, »»
Russell on
"Fire? What Fire?"
2 days ago

best thing on 'radio'
jason on
Comeback Kidd
2 days ago

To Mcnair:

first of all
"To listen to kidd chris, you need only a computer or a cell phone."

Yea a cellphone capable of internet streaming at about »»
DAVE on
Comeback Kidd
3 days ago

Thank you Holly...at least one news source is covering the Philly Roller Girls. I had weekend tickets for the East Coast Extravaganza and was greatly »»
t8nphila on
On A Roll
3 days ago

Mambo Rinmin misspelled some words in her post. Here are the correct spellings:
houngan
hounfor
ezili or erzulie
danto or danto
Marie on
The Spirits Move Them
3 days ago

Male priests are not called "Mambo". They are called "houngan". Female priestesses are "Mambos".
Marie on
The Spirits Move Them
3 days ago

Pull off his legs and replace them with dry spintery wood so they can't dance.
BIGMAC on
Comeback Kidd
4 days ago

Beale, you've really broken ground here. Sure, you flashed your Philadelphian's heart the night the weather relented, the commissioner was banished back »»
Philly Max on
Vote for Pedro
4 days ago

kidd chris thank god hes back
Tim on
Comeback Kidd
4 days ago

does anyone know how to get in contact with terrance, hes a long lost friend of mine and it would be a pleasure if anyone could help me out.lovelybri19@yahoo.com »»
sabrina medy on
Neighborhood Watch
6 days ago

Good review. Im a little surprised you gave it such a high mark, and what is that Kyle Press thing?

I think you may have missed the reference to Heisenberg's »»
E=MCXC on
Work It
6 days ago

This spot rocked my socks! All I can say is "try it and you'll love it"! Great food and lots of fun.
C.P. Goldie on
Big Love
6 days ago

I went to Leo's steak shop in Shaaron hill, because everyone I knew raved about their cheesesteaks. When I got it home, I took a bite and proceeded to »»

I will keep this short and sweet:
I own Bonk's. Our crab recipe is exemplary, and if you want to critique our crabs, please feel free to contact us »»
richard sites on
Craboratory
7 days ago

I had the pleasure of visiting Bonks over a year ago and have been a regular since.I love the food and the people that I have since become so familiar »»
michelle on
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7 days ago

爱Money,更୫3;Beauty。
X-Men on
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It's interesting why "By The Rivers Of Babylon" was, originally, a Jamaican Reggae song. A hymn of yearning for liberation.

Great article, and better »»
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