Who is shocked?
"Finally, America will have to get over the shock of seeing itself in a new, unflattering light."
– from The Guardian
I’m not shocked. After a year working on the front lines in Memphis, I am not shocked. I imagine that very few of the Midtowners or fellow-interns I met this past year would be shocked in the least. We have let our poor down. I have been trying to recall the quote which states that the measure of govertnment is how it treats its poor. We have failed.
Last night I met a woman who was talking about her personal trainer who she’d hired for $70 per session. A few minutes later, we discussed the 2,000 people from New Orleans being brought to Boston to stay in the Fleet Center. This woman wasn’t sure she was comfortable having these people come to her city. I did not punch her in the face.
Comment by Adam
September 5, 2005 @ 10:06 am
You shouldn’t have punched her in the face, anyway. That could hurt the delicate bones in your hand.
No, you want to stomp on the instep, then when they’re doubled over from that pain, bring your knee up to meet their face. That should put ’em down on the ground, and then it’s just kicking and stomping until they get the message.