I agree that we need that kind of discipline, but wouldn't it be even better
if we try to instill a want-to attitude in our kids when it comes to doing
upbuilding things such as going to church and helping others?

sharon
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From: "Pat Ferguson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 9:34 AM
Subject: drug problem in America


> Hi Everyone, I thought this was good, so I thought I would pass it on.
Some
> of you might not agree with this, but that's life. <smile>
>
> Love you all,
> Pat Ferguson
>
> >Drug Problem in America
> >
> >The other day, someone at a store in our town read that a methamphetamine
> >lab had been found in an old farm house in the adjoining county and he
> >asked me a rhetorical question, "Why didn't we have a drug problem when
> >you and I were growing up?"
> >
> >I replied, I had a drug problem when I was young.
> >
> >I was drug to church on Sunday morning.
> >I was drug to church for weddings and funerals.
> >I was drug to family reunions and community socials no matter the
weather.
> >I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults.
> >I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie,
> >brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect, spoke ill of
> >the teacher or the preacher, or, if I didn't put forth my best effort in
> >everything that was asked of me.
> >I was drug to the kitchen sink to have my mouth washed out with soap if I
> >uttered a profane four letter word.
> >I was drug out to pull weeds in mom's garden and flower beds and
> >cockleburs out of dad's fields.
> >I was drug to the homes of family, friends, and neighbors to help out
some
> >poor soul who had no one to mow the yard, repair the clothesline, or chop
> >some fire wood, and if my mother had ever known that I took a single dime
> >as a tip for this kindness, she would have drug me back to the wood shed.
> >
> >Those drugs are still in my veins and they affect my behavior in
> >everything I do, say, and think. They are stronger than cocaine, crack,
or
> >heroin, and if today's children had this kind of drug problem, America
> >would be a better place.
> >
> >
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