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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-05-17, Page 19EXETER FORD Equipment Sales Ltd 285.2200 May 17, 1973 Pori 19 T rust Certificates 8 1/8 % Hodgson Limited. Dengronnsorance .Reaftgr Attacks police departm ent, says prejudiced, out dated MAIN STREET EXtTER, ONTARIO PHONE 235.2420 new student council executive candidates Mike Miller, Albert T-A photo. MEND-N-FIT CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT - Elections are being held Friday to name the at South Huron District High School. Shown above are the presidential Klungel, Dennis Doidge, Brpd Oke and Deb Higgins. Replies to 'credit system' Criticizes teacher's stance By JOHN NOAKES supports ..cleath for luriishmierlt y PAVE .1,0V PA.- -Lately there have been a let of eontroVersy .about the .capital punishment issue, It seems that Most people hove negative views towards the death penalty. They believe that just because one person may kill another that this is not enough reason to pot to death the wrong-doer, These people do pot realize that if the death penalty was brought back, there would be fewer major crimes, This is because of the natural fear every person has of dying. Also the 13ible states'`Ari eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" meaning that severe and just punishment must be dealt out. As I see it, unless a feared sentence like the death penalty is brought back, criminals will become and more carefree in their ways of crime. The value and importance of life will decrease to a point where people no longer care about murder and death. We must stop this degradation of life now before our country becomes as unsafe to livein as our next door neighbor, the United States. 101 .EET; VW—UPS AND NEIGHBOURS Mr. MENOVFir VOLIL OE SEEING ME IN THE ADS RUN BY YOUR FRIEND Your "crack-down", "tough line" and "hard-nosed" attitude seem to suggest that anyone under 23 is naturally going to break the law by drinking, fighting and taking drugs, This outlook reminds one of something out of the 1920's. Take a look around at the way you handle kids; see how many of them respect the law in Exeter, You sit up during all hours of the night by the now-defunct Exeter Coffee House to bust a couple of kids, You appear to be ready to jump on every "suspect drug pusher" and dope addict (which of course means kids with long hair because everyone knows that if you have long hair, automatically you're "strung out" on dope, . Chief, what I'm saying is that you're being prejudiced towards kids and, as a result, are not respected by people such as me. Well, to get to the immediate See Met Whiting ' About A Mermaid! IN GROUND ALUMINUM POOLS WITH 40 GAUGE LINER • PLUMBING • HEATING • ELECTRICAL Creditors 234-4381 everyone here feels some sort of accomplishment arid are proud to be rewarded in any way by their parents for what they have done. As much as I really like some of my teachers I am here for myself and for the people in the future who might be depending upon me as a parent. I don't really care what the teachers do. I have one hope, one dream that I want to be a reality some day: that I never grow up to be some self-centred deadbeat with nowhere to go, You went and used vague generalities and said in effect that parents don't really care what happens to those who are not quite adults yet, What a cold and heartless assumption to make about people whom you don't even know! Just to get a lift from seeing your words in the students' paper you jeopardize any relationship between students and teachers which exists, not to mention the doubts you may have caused people younger than I to have about their parents. Above all, my good man, blame a crisis on some innocent "third person victim." When speaking of "NO ONE" in our society being expected to accomplish anything, your letter, sir, accomplished just that. But if you still aren't sure about it, ask Mr, Wooden what your "teacher' position is supposed to ac- complish. In order to pin your shoulders to the mat, I have one last argument to present. Many of the same people who thrive on the word 'society' would also like to persuade us that the family unit is dead. The Pool With The 20-Year Guarantee PHONE EXETER 235-1454 ( Evenings) Wanted As is the case with many of us, we stroll merrily along life's way with as much apathy as possible. We dodge problems, soon lose interest in those we do have, and generally shrink from respon- sibility, Well, I am one person who has come to see a problem and decided not to turn away but to examine it and propose possible solutions, Please bear with me. The problem is the Exeter Town Police Force. Since the boss generally gets blamed for a faulty operation, I will refer to the problem as Chief Day. It has come to my immediate attention that a grave disservice is being dealt out to the young persons who live in and visit Exeter. Chief Day, you are being "outright" prejudiced in your handling of the young populace of Exeter. Your control, or at least your attempt at control of the kids around Exeter is out-dated, I nsurance For Complete Home, Farm, Commercial and Auto Coverage CONTACT Bev Morgan Insurance Agency Ltd. 238 Main St. Phone 235-2544 Exeter Across From Beaver Lumber First of all I would like it to be known that I am not an appointed spokesman for a group of students joined together with a common interest. However, I can't help but imagine there are others besides me who became enraged at the senseless article which appeared in last week's Guardian, I am speaking of course about that which was entitled "Speaks on Credit System", with implicated ap- propriate subtitles as well. If the writer of the article has been frightened by the number of people who agree with his opinions perhaps I will be able to reassure him that he has no fears at all. Instead of picking his arguments off down the line, one could make his downfall more disastrous by showing that the foundation for his thesis is almost non-existent, In Grade 11 one of my English classes was interrupted by an inspector of some description. In fact he took most of the 45 minutes explaining that high school students in his days were exactly like we are today. If this is true it shows two or three things: (1) I now know who taught us how to be "lazy and good for nothing" (2) you, Mr. Long, are lazy and good for nothing, or (3) someone's lying. I'll leave that point and continue with another. The word "society" and its various uses never fail to sicken problem and look for a solution and a mind which is unable to differentiate concepts. The word bunches together almost anything imaginable and its use is one of the best ways to Few attend special week Pictures for the T-A CENTENNIAL ISSUE Come Mow U Tow SPRING SPECIALS! r.„ FREE problem (example of the problem) which has come to my attention — it so happens that S.H.D.H.S. had its annual spring formal on the eve of Friday, May 4, 1973. As one might have guessed (as Chief Day did I'm sure), it was a major attraction for "young people" (senior students and past graduates), mostly between 18 and 23 pr 24 years of age. Sihce a party-like mood existed, there was sure to be booze among some of the par- ticipants. This event could be compared to a Lion's dance, a Kinsmen's dance or a Legion party except that the participants would be over 25 years of age. To those whom this group includes, perhaps you recall slipping out to the car for a nip during the dance, maybe. To continue, this formal dance presented to the police a target with the bull's-eye full of kids. So later that evening, slowly driving - around the parking lot at the high school, with their lights off, those "good of"' Exeter Police proceeded to "bust" kids in their cars with booze. I would like to emphasize that this is only one such example of police policy in Exeter. I'm not suggesting that kids be exempted from the law. What I want to draw your attention to is the fact that had this dance been an adult-orientated event, the police would not have followed such a practice. I am sure that Chief Day would not make a practice of patrolling a dance held by the Legion or whatever, knowing full well .at the same time that there would be booze in the cars present, and yes, adults actually drinking in those cars and therefore breaking the law. What I am demanding is a "fair shake" from the Exeter police and that the citizens of Exeter protest this apparent act of in- tolerable discrimination against their young people by their police force. I am not asking the police of Exeter to "lay off' but rather that me. It indicates to me a mind 4 "the same pressure of the lavvbe4;Which- has no' desire to faCe'-a applied to adults in the com- munity as well. It's only fair. I assure you, Chief Day, you'd make a real "haul" by crashing an adult event. For example, just sit out on the steps at the station and watch for impaired drivers leaving the Legion. I'm sure a man of your calibre could pick off at least ten per week, maybe 15. But of course this is unheard of. I ask the mature adult reader to please weigh what I have said here and then to consult his conscience. I think you will find that I am right,. It's the young that Chief Day seems to be after, We can't turnaround. Can you? Do you feel the pressure of being suspect all the time? We do. And I tell you, "we don't like it." Chief Day, I assure you, we don't like it. We know what you are doing. —Please turn to Page 20 equipment with new Ford Lawn & Garden 5 Tractor purchase now! * Scenes from earlier days in Exeter * Sports teams or individuals * Former elected officials or people of note * Old stores, hotels, landmarks * Scenes of family or social activities, etc. By DWIGHT ETHERINGTON A recent week was educational week. It was for the parents to come out and see what the kids had learned at school and see what their working condition were. Not very many parents showed up though. Especially on Tuesday night when the debate was on. There were only 35 parents and school kids out. There seemed to be more high school kids than parents. Why? Are the parents not interested in how we learn? Are they just too tired to give a hoot or do they think that the kids nowadays can look after themselves? What do you think? Poetry Staring Praises work of council it Here's a real convincer to buy now! 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We'd also appreciate any written historical accounts you may have regarding earlier days within the community By CATHY SMITH Staring Past the window frame And through the Window I saw life; Life as it should be A breeze playing cross a meadow, Leaves rustling in the wind, The shining in the blue sky; This is Life; Life as it should be ALL ITEMS WILL BE PROMPTLY RETURNED 25% OFF Retail Price for 10, 12 or 14 horsepower lawn and garden tractors for the following eligible customers: • Churches • Cemeteries • Schools • Motels • Local government agencies • Motels/Resorts By DEB HILLMAN The job of this year's student council is almost over and next year's about to begin. I would like to say that our VOICE this year has spoken out loud and clear!! 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