PHILIPPINES: Seniors are certainly not the ones who....!

. MANILA / The Philippine Star / November 29, 2008 OPINION By James B. Reuter Seniors This came to me from Johnny Mercado, one of the finest journalists in this country. It is on the internet. “Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We take responsibility for all we have done and do not blame others. “However, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it was not the senior citizens who took. . . . . . The melody out of music, The pride out of appearance, The courtesy out of driving, The romance out of love, The commitment out of marriage, The responsibility out of parenthood, The togetherness out of the family, The learning out of education, The service out of patriotism, The Golden Rule from rulers, The nativity scene out of cities, The civility out of behavior, The refinement out of language, The dedication out of employment, The prudence out of spending, or God out of government and school. “And we certainly are NOT the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance from personal relationships and interaction with others.” Copyright © 2008. Philstar