This past weekend, much of the talk in my hometown of Fall River has been the rapid population decline. The most recent census showed that in the past ten yeears, the population of Fall River has declined by 3,000, more than any town in the state. Once the news came, the debate came along on why it happened. It's really not rocket science. The mass exodus can be summed down to two reasons. Crime and lack of jobs.
For those who don't live in New England, Fall River is a working class city in southeastern Massachusetts. Mill buildings stand all over the city as relics of what used to be. Like many other blue collar manufacturing towns, Fall River has hit hard times in recent years. Double digit unemployment has been the norm here. Many of the jobs that was lost here are jobs that are going to places like China. Jobs that are never coming back.
Perhaps nothing in this city symbolizes the decline of jobs in this city than the old site of the Quaker Fabrics headquarters on Brayton Ave. Once filled with cars seven days a week, Quaker made a quick downward spiral till it went out of business, taking 2,00 jobs with it. More recently, A.J. Wright closed it Fall River Distribution Center, taking another 800 jobs.
The old mill buildings that once was on the Brayton Ave. Quaker site are now demolished to make way for a new shopping plaza. Target and Lowe's are two of the stores that are rumored to be moving in. While the jobs that they will provide is better than no jobs. But most of the jobs there won't have the pay and benefits that Quaker did. Fall River was teased again with the possibility about a casino coming to town. But the Governor and the State Legislature was unable to come with an agreement on a casino bill, denying a city some much needed jobs.
Crime is another part of this. It's sad on what parts of this city have become. We always had crime, but nothing like it was in recent years. Gangs, drugs, shootings. Our undermanned police department have a lot on their hands. They are neighborhoods that used to be part of my running routes that I don't go through anymore.
Why are people leaving? A hard working couple might want to raise their kids in the best environment possible? Upon hearing about a drive by shooting in the projects a few blocks away, they might want to look into moving to Somerset and Swansea. A young man wants to find a jobs in the field he went to college for. He put himself into debt to pay for his education. Unable to find a job in the Fall River area, he might look into moving to North Carolina or Florida.
Listen, I lived here all of my life and despite all of this problems, there's a lot of good about the city. Most of the people are friendly and there's lots to do here. Cape Cod, Boston, Newport, the forest and beaches are all short drives away. But I too in the past have thought about relocation for the reasons that I listed above.
I really hope the trend reverses itself. But if the jobs and crime situation continues to decline, then this city will continue to lose it's best and brightest people. It's too bad, because this city has so much potential.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
"I focus on the pain, the only thing that's real."
Hurt by Johnny Cash and Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails are a industrial rock group that was most popular in the early to mid 1990's. The only official member of the group is Trent Reznor who writes and composes all of the material. A somewhat unique sound, Nine Inch Nails are one of my favorite groups from that era. One of their biggest hits is called "Hurt". Slower and more accessible that most of NIN material, "Hurt" received a lot of airplay on radio and on MTV. Perhaps the thing that most stand out about the song are it's haunting lyrics, which can be interpreted as being about drug addiction, depression or both. The title of this post is a line from the song.
A decade later, Johnny Cash was recording music and his producer suggested that he cover "Hurt". The result that came out was possibly the best cover tune ever. Recorded just after the death of his wife June, Cash himself was ailing and was a few months away from dying himself. What came out is the hurt and sorrow that Cash was feeling at the time. The video itself was also haunting, showing an aging Johnny Cash but also showing a younger Johnny and June Cash. One person who was moved by the Cash version of "Hurt" was Reznor himself who said "I pop the video in, and wow... Tears welling, silence, goose-bumps... Wow. [I felt like] I just lost my girlfriend, because that song isn't mine anymore... It really made me think about how powerful music is as a medium and art form. I wrote some words and music in my bedroom as a way of staying sane, about a bleak and desperate place I was in, totally isolated and alone. [Somehow] that winds up reinterpreted by a music legend from a radically different era/genre and still retains sincerity and meaning — different, but every bit as pure". (Alternative Press#194, September 2004.) I couldn't agree more. Those who want to see the Johnny Cash version of the song can click here.
Donald Trump and Obama Birth Certificate
In a recent blog here on Poets and Madmen, I talked about Donald Trump's plan to run for the Republican nomination for President. I speculated on how much of a sideshow it would be. Especially if God forbid, he'd get elected President. It didn't take me long to prove me right. As of late, Trump has brought up an old conspiracy theory surrounding Obama. He questioned Obama's citizenship.
This conspiracy theory is nothing new. The theory is that Obama was born out of the United States and therefore ineligible to become President of the United States. You expect to here this stuff from someone who broadcasts on shortwave radio. Not from someone who wants to become leader of the free world. Yet, this stuff was been coming out of Trump's mouth. Trump, most notable appeared on a recent episode of The View and demanded to see Obama's birth certificate.
Now I'm not a fan of Obama. But I can say with confidence that he was born in Hawaii. If he was not eligible to be President, he never would have received the Democratic nomination for President because Hillary Clinton or one of his other opponents would have found out about it. I wonder what is Trump thinking. If people think you are crazy, you will not be elected President. Just ask Ross Perot and Howard Dean. In the meantime, Trump looks like he'll provide me with a lot of writing material for my blog if he runs for President.
Nine Inch Nails are a industrial rock group that was most popular in the early to mid 1990's. The only official member of the group is Trent Reznor who writes and composes all of the material. A somewhat unique sound, Nine Inch Nails are one of my favorite groups from that era. One of their biggest hits is called "Hurt". Slower and more accessible that most of NIN material, "Hurt" received a lot of airplay on radio and on MTV. Perhaps the thing that most stand out about the song are it's haunting lyrics, which can be interpreted as being about drug addiction, depression or both. The title of this post is a line from the song.
A decade later, Johnny Cash was recording music and his producer suggested that he cover "Hurt". The result that came out was possibly the best cover tune ever. Recorded just after the death of his wife June, Cash himself was ailing and was a few months away from dying himself. What came out is the hurt and sorrow that Cash was feeling at the time. The video itself was also haunting, showing an aging Johnny Cash but also showing a younger Johnny and June Cash. One person who was moved by the Cash version of "Hurt" was Reznor himself who said "I pop the video in, and wow... Tears welling, silence, goose-bumps... Wow. [I felt like] I just lost my girlfriend, because that song isn't mine anymore... It really made me think about how powerful music is as a medium and art form. I wrote some words and music in my bedroom as a way of staying sane, about a bleak and desperate place I was in, totally isolated and alone. [Somehow] that winds up reinterpreted by a music legend from a radically different era/genre and still retains sincerity and meaning — different, but every bit as pure". (Alternative Press#194, September 2004.) I couldn't agree more. Those who want to see the Johnny Cash version of the song can click here.
Donald Trump and Obama Birth Certificate
In a recent blog here on Poets and Madmen, I talked about Donald Trump's plan to run for the Republican nomination for President. I speculated on how much of a sideshow it would be. Especially if God forbid, he'd get elected President. It didn't take me long to prove me right. As of late, Trump has brought up an old conspiracy theory surrounding Obama. He questioned Obama's citizenship.
This conspiracy theory is nothing new. The theory is that Obama was born out of the United States and therefore ineligible to become President of the United States. You expect to here this stuff from someone who broadcasts on shortwave radio. Not from someone who wants to become leader of the free world. Yet, this stuff was been coming out of Trump's mouth. Trump, most notable appeared on a recent episode of The View and demanded to see Obama's birth certificate.
Now I'm not a fan of Obama. But I can say with confidence that he was born in Hawaii. If he was not eligible to be President, he never would have received the Democratic nomination for President because Hillary Clinton or one of his other opponents would have found out about it. I wonder what is Trump thinking. If people think you are crazy, you will not be elected President. Just ask Ross Perot and Howard Dean. In the meantime, Trump looks like he'll provide me with a lot of writing material for my blog if he runs for President.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Big Brother and Old Man Winter Rears Their Ugly Heads
Big Brother
Two more examples of our freedoms being infringed upon. One was the decision of the City Council in my hometown of Fall River, MA to ban the sale of tobacco in stores that contain pharmacies. This includes drug stores and grocery stores that contain pharmacies. This is just another example of government going where it should not be going into. Leave it to the individual business owners to make the decisions. Plus they are more important stuff for the Fall River City Council to worry about. Crime. Double digit unemployment. Now there's talk about the state taking over our public school system.
In another matter, a Facebook friend of mine from California got a ticket for not wearing a seat belt while stopped at a red light. The police officer even did a u-turn in order to giver him a ticket. He's planning on appealing the ticket on constitutional grounds. Sounds like a violation of the Fourth Amendment to me.
I don't smoke. I wear my seat belt when I drive. But don't tell stores whether or not they can sell cigarettes. Don't tell bars and restaurants they must ban smoking in their establishments. Don't tell me I must wear a seat belt in the car that I own and is my private property. If I wanted a nanny state government to control and micromanage my life, I'd move to a Communist country. Get more cops on the street. Improve our education. But stay out of our personal lives. Thank you. In the meantime, stock up on the booze and Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream before they go after that.
Old Man Winter
With the way the winter of 2010-2011 is going, you know it's wasn't going to go away quickly. We were teased with some nice spring weather. But like an unwelcome house guest, old man winter is back. With some cold temperatures and an overnight snowstorm to boot. Nothing too big, just enough to be a nuisance. But I really can't complain. When I see what's going on in Japan, I feel guilty about my winter long complaining about the snow.
Dez Bryant
The funniest off the field news of an athlete I've heard in a long time was one involving Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant. Bryant was kicked out of a mall and given a criminal trespass warning after he became angry after off duty cops asked him to pull up his sagging pants. The NFL may be in a lock out, but certain players continue to make news.
Elizabeth Taylor
Hollywood lost an icon as Elizabeth Taylor died today. Long in declining health passed away at the age of 79. Much known for her many marriages, I'm sure people will remember her more her decade long acting career, successfully making a transition from childhood star to adult superstar. R.I.P. Liz Taylor.
Two more examples of our freedoms being infringed upon. One was the decision of the City Council in my hometown of Fall River, MA to ban the sale of tobacco in stores that contain pharmacies. This includes drug stores and grocery stores that contain pharmacies. This is just another example of government going where it should not be going into. Leave it to the individual business owners to make the decisions. Plus they are more important stuff for the Fall River City Council to worry about. Crime. Double digit unemployment. Now there's talk about the state taking over our public school system.
In another matter, a Facebook friend of mine from California got a ticket for not wearing a seat belt while stopped at a red light. The police officer even did a u-turn in order to giver him a ticket. He's planning on appealing the ticket on constitutional grounds. Sounds like a violation of the Fourth Amendment to me.
I don't smoke. I wear my seat belt when I drive. But don't tell stores whether or not they can sell cigarettes. Don't tell bars and restaurants they must ban smoking in their establishments. Don't tell me I must wear a seat belt in the car that I own and is my private property. If I wanted a nanny state government to control and micromanage my life, I'd move to a Communist country. Get more cops on the street. Improve our education. But stay out of our personal lives. Thank you. In the meantime, stock up on the booze and Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream before they go after that.
Old Man Winter
With the way the winter of 2010-2011 is going, you know it's wasn't going to go away quickly. We were teased with some nice spring weather. But like an unwelcome house guest, old man winter is back. With some cold temperatures and an overnight snowstorm to boot. Nothing too big, just enough to be a nuisance. But I really can't complain. When I see what's going on in Japan, I feel guilty about my winter long complaining about the snow.
Dez Bryant
The funniest off the field news of an athlete I've heard in a long time was one involving Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant. Bryant was kicked out of a mall and given a criminal trespass warning after he became angry after off duty cops asked him to pull up his sagging pants. The NFL may be in a lock out, but certain players continue to make news.
Elizabeth Taylor
Hollywood lost an icon as Elizabeth Taylor died today. Long in declining health passed away at the age of 79. Much known for her many marriages, I'm sure people will remember her more her decade long acting career, successfully making a transition from childhood star to adult superstar. R.I.P. Liz Taylor.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Am I Older or Am I Wiser?
My Early St Patrick's Day
I couldn't help but wonder last week if I'm officially old. On St. Patrick's Day, I was home by 9:30. Normally in the past, I would live up to my 49% Irish blood. I would go to a local bar, either St. James, Belmont or Mickey Doyle's and consume my fair share of adult beverages. I just didn't feel like it this year. I'm sure a good time was had in all three establishments. I just chose to go home that day after leaving work. I felt much better on the morning March 18th than I had in previous years. I'm I getting older? Or wiser? Or both?
March Madness
It's that time of year again. March Madness, the NCAA Basketball Championships. Every year in which people fill out their brackets and hope for the best. Last year, my bracket was ripped up early when my pick Kansas fell in round 2. This year is looking a little better. While I lost some Elite 8's and lost a few Sweet 16's, all of my Final Four teams are still alive. My pick to win it all, Ohio State looked great as they bombed the usually respectable George Mason.
Commuter Rail in Fall River?
The people have waited for commuter rail in Fall River much like Linus in the Peanuts cartoons waiting for the Great Pumpkin. Both waiting in anticipation for it to come. Only for it once again not to show. Now the Patrick administration once again brought up commuter rail again for the South Coast. I'll believe it when it happens.
Japan
The news from Japan is absolutely heartbreaking. The most recent death toll I heard is 8,000. Stories of people searching for missing loved ones. Stories on entire villages getting wiped out. In addition they also have to deal with the nuclear crisis. While the nuclear crisis seems to be easing, a meltdown (or a potential meltdown) is the last thing the people of Japan needed.
Donald Trump for President?
Why not? Jesse Ventura got elected Governor of Minnesota. Arnold Schwarzenegger got elected Governor of California. Minnesotans were not done elected celebrities to office as they elected Al Frankin to the U.S. Senate. Linda McMahon almost got elected to the U.S. Senate in Connecticut. Of course leader of the free world is a totally different slice of pie. The thought of him getting elected is scary. There's not doubt he's a highly intelligent businessman. Still, if he's elected President, the White House will be a sideshow. It'll make the Bill Clinton years, and all of his bimbo eruptions, seem tame by comparison.
I couldn't help but wonder last week if I'm officially old. On St. Patrick's Day, I was home by 9:30. Normally in the past, I would live up to my 49% Irish blood. I would go to a local bar, either St. James, Belmont or Mickey Doyle's and consume my fair share of adult beverages. I just didn't feel like it this year. I'm sure a good time was had in all three establishments. I just chose to go home that day after leaving work. I felt much better on the morning March 18th than I had in previous years. I'm I getting older? Or wiser? Or both?
March Madness
It's that time of year again. March Madness, the NCAA Basketball Championships. Every year in which people fill out their brackets and hope for the best. Last year, my bracket was ripped up early when my pick Kansas fell in round 2. This year is looking a little better. While I lost some Elite 8's and lost a few Sweet 16's, all of my Final Four teams are still alive. My pick to win it all, Ohio State looked great as they bombed the usually respectable George Mason.
Commuter Rail in Fall River?
The people have waited for commuter rail in Fall River much like Linus in the Peanuts cartoons waiting for the Great Pumpkin. Both waiting in anticipation for it to come. Only for it once again not to show. Now the Patrick administration once again brought up commuter rail again for the South Coast. I'll believe it when it happens.
Japan
The news from Japan is absolutely heartbreaking. The most recent death toll I heard is 8,000. Stories of people searching for missing loved ones. Stories on entire villages getting wiped out. In addition they also have to deal with the nuclear crisis. While the nuclear crisis seems to be easing, a meltdown (or a potential meltdown) is the last thing the people of Japan needed.
Donald Trump for President?
Why not? Jesse Ventura got elected Governor of Minnesota. Arnold Schwarzenegger got elected Governor of California. Minnesotans were not done elected celebrities to office as they elected Al Frankin to the U.S. Senate. Linda McMahon almost got elected to the U.S. Senate in Connecticut. Of course leader of the free world is a totally different slice of pie. The thought of him getting elected is scary. There's not doubt he's a highly intelligent businessman. Still, if he's elected President, the White House will be a sideshow. It'll make the Bill Clinton years, and all of his bimbo eruptions, seem tame by comparison.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Tradgedy in Japan, Madness in Madison, Cluelessness in the NFL
Japan
First of all, I can't let this blog go on without mentioning the tragic turn of events in Japan. We all awoke today to news of an earthquake hitting Japan. At 8.9 magnitude, it's the fifth most powerful recorded since 1900. If that wasn't bad enough, a tsunami soon followed, devastating the Japanese coastline. It's looking more and more like this will be an horrific tragedy. As of this writing there are estimates of a death toll over 1,000. Not to mention entire villages destroyed. I complained all winter about the snow and the cold weather. Something like this makes you think a little. I extend my thoughts and prayers to the people of Japan.
Wisconsin Republicans vs. the Unions
Contrary to what some might think, I am not a Republican. Some people think that I am. Much of it stems on my support of Scott Brown in the most recent Massachusetts U.S. Senate election. Some of it holds from my opposition of things like high taxes and Obamacare. While if given a choice, I'll vote Republican about two-thirds of a time, I am indeed a registered independent and plan on staying that way for the foreseeable future.
There are rally things about both the far left and the far right that I'm not crazy about. One side wants to take away our guns and impose a Socialistic utopia. The other side wants to have a police state ran by religious fundamentalists. I guess if I fall into any category politically, I am a libertarian-moderate. Maybe right of center, but not Pat Robertson right.
Which brings us the the next topic, the madness in Wisconsin. As I said before, I wouldn't want to be a governor or mayor in these times. In this bad economy, we have less tax dollars filtering to our state governments. Which means less money for governments to spend on their programs. This filters down to the cities too. So because of the lack of money, governors and mayors have some tough and unpopular decisions to make.
Which brings us once again to Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker. Facing a huge budget deficit, Walker proposed a series of union concessions in a bill brought before the Wisconsin legislature. The one part that really got the state employee upset was a proposal to virtually end all of their union collective bargaining rights. So they were understandably upset. After much yelling and controversy, the Wisconsin Senate passed the bill.
I have my fair share of disagreements with labor unions. But they have a right to be upset with this one. I understand that Walker inherited a tough situation. I know him, and many of the other governors have some very tough decisions to make. But to violate the rights of the state employee union is where I part company. By the way, one should not be cheering when someone's rights and freedoms are violated. Down the road, you could be setting yourself up to have your rights violated. Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Republicans reminded me once again why I remain an independent.
NFL
Last and least, we'll go into the realm of the clueless, the broken off NFL labor negotiations. Earlier there was some hope that this might get resolved. But behold, the NFL and it's player's union could not decide on how to divide a 9 billion dollar pie, Simply pathetic. Millionaires and billionaires fighting over money their fans won't make in a lifetime. I hope they come to their senses. If not, expect court cases, posturing and quite possibly, a fall without football.
First of all, I can't let this blog go on without mentioning the tragic turn of events in Japan. We all awoke today to news of an earthquake hitting Japan. At 8.9 magnitude, it's the fifth most powerful recorded since 1900. If that wasn't bad enough, a tsunami soon followed, devastating the Japanese coastline. It's looking more and more like this will be an horrific tragedy. As of this writing there are estimates of a death toll over 1,000. Not to mention entire villages destroyed. I complained all winter about the snow and the cold weather. Something like this makes you think a little. I extend my thoughts and prayers to the people of Japan.
Wisconsin Republicans vs. the Unions
Contrary to what some might think, I am not a Republican. Some people think that I am. Much of it stems on my support of Scott Brown in the most recent Massachusetts U.S. Senate election. Some of it holds from my opposition of things like high taxes and Obamacare. While if given a choice, I'll vote Republican about two-thirds of a time, I am indeed a registered independent and plan on staying that way for the foreseeable future.
There are rally things about both the far left and the far right that I'm not crazy about. One side wants to take away our guns and impose a Socialistic utopia. The other side wants to have a police state ran by religious fundamentalists. I guess if I fall into any category politically, I am a libertarian-moderate. Maybe right of center, but not Pat Robertson right.
Which brings us the the next topic, the madness in Wisconsin. As I said before, I wouldn't want to be a governor or mayor in these times. In this bad economy, we have less tax dollars filtering to our state governments. Which means less money for governments to spend on their programs. This filters down to the cities too. So because of the lack of money, governors and mayors have some tough and unpopular decisions to make.
Which brings us once again to Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker. Facing a huge budget deficit, Walker proposed a series of union concessions in a bill brought before the Wisconsin legislature. The one part that really got the state employee upset was a proposal to virtually end all of their union collective bargaining rights. So they were understandably upset. After much yelling and controversy, the Wisconsin Senate passed the bill.
I have my fair share of disagreements with labor unions. But they have a right to be upset with this one. I understand that Walker inherited a tough situation. I know him, and many of the other governors have some very tough decisions to make. But to violate the rights of the state employee union is where I part company. By the way, one should not be cheering when someone's rights and freedoms are violated. Down the road, you could be setting yourself up to have your rights violated. Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Republicans reminded me once again why I remain an independent.
NFL
Last and least, we'll go into the realm of the clueless, the broken off NFL labor negotiations. Earlier there was some hope that this might get resolved. But behold, the NFL and it's player's union could not decide on how to divide a 9 billion dollar pie, Simply pathetic. Millionaires and billionaires fighting over money their fans won't make in a lifetime. I hope they come to their senses. If not, expect court cases, posturing and quite possibly, a fall without football.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
BYU Basketball Player Fouls Out
Normally, this time of year, sports radio is looking for topic matter. That time of year between football season and baseball season. When Boston sports talk station WEEI is talking about the potential Red Sox opening day line up despite the fact that spring training is barely under way. This week, a Mormon college is Utah was one of the top topics in sports talk radio.
Prior to this week, the Brigham Young University basketball team made some news in the sports pages. Currently the #3 NCAA basketball team in the country, BYU was a team though my many to be a contender for the national title. Then this week BYU suddenly made headlines for other reasons when suspended star player Brandon Davies for violation of the teams moral code. As a conditional to attend the school, BYU makes all of their students sign a document in which they pledge to adhere to the school's moral code. Their moral code is similar to the beliefs of the Mormon institution. No premarital sex. Abstinence from tobacco, alcohol and even caffeine. A dress code is also included in which students are told not to wear cut off shirts and mini-skirts. Davies got suspended from the basketball team when the school learned that he had sex with his girlfriend.
As expected, the reaction was mixed. Some supported the school while other question their reasoning. My take on it: I don't particularly agree with the BYU moral code, but I respect their right to enforce it. First of all, BYU is a private religious institution. Secondly, all of their students know what they are getting into when they choose to attend the college. All of their students sign the moral code. Davies himself had a few different colleges to attend, but chose BYU. BYU is also not the only university to have a moral code. Many military academies and religious colleges also have similar policies. BYU also deserves credit for enforcing their moral code universally , from star athletes on down. Davies was one of the better players on the basketball team. Without him, BYU titale hopes are suddenly in jeopardy (BYU lost to a mediocre New Mexico squad this week. Davies, to his credit took full responsibility for his actions).
Is the moral code at BYU outdate?. I believe so. But that's just me. Being a independent libertarian individual, I would have a hard time attending BYU because I would find their policy far to restrictive. But BYU was a long history and countless other students have thrived over there. If I was a senior in high school and had my fair share of scholarship offers, I would lean to a university that is less restrictive. Those who are interested in attending BYU should think about whether or not they can live under such a code. Something to think about before they make their plans to move to Provo, Utah.
Prior to this week, the Brigham Young University basketball team made some news in the sports pages. Currently the #3 NCAA basketball team in the country, BYU was a team though my many to be a contender for the national title. Then this week BYU suddenly made headlines for other reasons when suspended star player Brandon Davies for violation of the teams moral code. As a conditional to attend the school, BYU makes all of their students sign a document in which they pledge to adhere to the school's moral code. Their moral code is similar to the beliefs of the Mormon institution. No premarital sex. Abstinence from tobacco, alcohol and even caffeine. A dress code is also included in which students are told not to wear cut off shirts and mini-skirts. Davies got suspended from the basketball team when the school learned that he had sex with his girlfriend.
As expected, the reaction was mixed. Some supported the school while other question their reasoning. My take on it: I don't particularly agree with the BYU moral code, but I respect their right to enforce it. First of all, BYU is a private religious institution. Secondly, all of their students know what they are getting into when they choose to attend the college. All of their students sign the moral code. Davies himself had a few different colleges to attend, but chose BYU. BYU is also not the only university to have a moral code. Many military academies and religious colleges also have similar policies. BYU also deserves credit for enforcing their moral code universally , from star athletes on down. Davies was one of the better players on the basketball team. Without him, BYU titale hopes are suddenly in jeopardy (BYU lost to a mediocre New Mexico squad this week. Davies, to his credit took full responsibility for his actions).
Is the moral code at BYU outdate?. I believe so. But that's just me. Being a independent libertarian individual, I would have a hard time attending BYU because I would find their policy far to restrictive. But BYU was a long history and countless other students have thrived over there. If I was a senior in high school and had my fair share of scholarship offers, I would lean to a university that is less restrictive. Those who are interested in attending BYU should think about whether or not they can live under such a code. Something to think about before they make their plans to move to Provo, Utah.
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