Country out of sync with citizens
This is an open letter to all of those peace-loving folks who
respond to our street corner messages of peace and hope. Since we
started our peace vigils in 2002 we have never seen more folks
responding to us with
”
V
”
signs, thumbs up, smiles, waves and even
”
Thank You
”
many times. We see the real backbone of our country layered with
folks who want to help others. The puzzle to me is why then do we
seem to be such a vicious people? Why do we fight two wars? The
only answer seems to be
– our country is out of sync with its own people.
What we, as peace-loving people, don’t understand is why our
country spends hundreds of billions of dollars on wars, death and
destruction when that amount of money could be spent on life,
health care, jobs, housing and education here at home. The really
sad part is that the wars weaken our country and make us less
safe.
Our cause is the people’s cause. We will be back more convinced
than ever. Stay with us.
Mary Zanger
Hollister
Country out of sync with citizens
This is an open letter to all of those peace-loving folks who respond to our street corner messages of peace and hope. Since we started our peace vigils in 2002 we have never seen more folks responding to us with “V” signs, thumbs up, smiles, waves and even “Thank You” many times. We see the real backbone of our country layered with folks who want to help others. The puzzle to me is why then do we seem to be such a vicious people? Why do we fight two wars? The only answer seems to be – our country is out of sync with its own people.
What we, as peace-loving people, don’t understand is why our country spends hundreds of billions of dollars on wars, death and destruction when that amount of money could be spent on life, health care, jobs, housing and education here at home. The really sad part is that the wars weaken our country and make us less safe.
Our cause is the people’s cause. We will be back more convinced than ever. Stay with us.
Mary Zanger
Hollister
Thank for successful holiday
The 4th of July Celebration Committee would like to sincerely thank the following for helping to make this year’s 4th of July a special “hometown” event with the annual Kiddie Parade and Community Fireworks Show:
City of Hollister
San Benito County Chamber of Commerce
Hollister School District
McDonalds for cookies and cups
Lucas’ Off the Chain Bike Shop for punch
Johnson Lumber – Ace Hardware for flags
Diane Barnes
Gary Rocchi
Ruth Erickson
Robin Lucas
Mayor Victor Gomez
Bryan Yamaoka
And a big thank you to the 12 non-profit groups whose fireworks stands permit fees support the Community Fireworks Show.
Geri Johnson
Chair
4th of July Celebration Committee
Catalog for Vets
The consumer information catalog puts out each year a “Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents” 148 booklet. The cost is $5 and it can be ordered at pueblo.gsa.gov or by mail to FCIC-IOC P.O. Box, 100 Pueblo, CO, 81002.
Robert Gila Jr.
Hollister
