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Dave Takes it
on the Chin
Dear editor,
I am writing in response to
David Friend's article of February
22, 1989 titled "Erie glad to get
rid of Dave."
I was born in Erie. I have
lived here for 22 of my 24 years
of life on this planet.
It was with great interest that
I read David Friend's commentary
on our area. Mr. Friend's
hometown is Frederick,
Maryland. Since I have visited
Frederick and know first hand that
it is, in fact, the focal point of
entertainment, international
travel, and power politics for the
entire Eastern Seaboard, I was
very curious to know what his
impressions of Erie were.
It is obvious, after reading his
article, that he's had a really
terrible time here, and that makes
me feel bad. I will be the first to
admit that Erie is not
Washington D.C., Philadelphia,
New York City or Pittsburgh. It
does not pretend to be. The
airport here is small. Our
newspaper cannot compare to the
New York Times, and the mall
does leave many things to be
desired. It is unfortunate,
however, that Mr. Friend has
been here for almost two years
and has only experienced things
he doesn't like. Apparently he has
never watched a sunset at Presque
Isle, enjoyed a Philarmonic
concert, or even gone hiking in
the Gorge.
Easy to Be a Critic
Dear editor,
Everybody is a critic, I am no
exception. All throughout life
people judge and comment on
many things, most of which they
have a limited knowledge,
understanding, or interest in.
People are happy to tell what is
wrong but seldom think to offer a
better idea. If they happen to
contemplate the subject of
ridicule they fail to produce an
alternative. They continue their
mediocre life with the illusion
they accomplished something
simply by criticizing.
WRONG!
David Friend 'wrote a rather
opinionated article last issue
dealing with undesirable aspects
of Erie. He voiced several areas
he felt fell short of what such a
worldly man should expect from
a city. On the list of
shortcomings were
telecommunications, politics, the
mall, and social recreation
(drinking).
I do not argue the fact of his
validity, but more so his attitude
toward the situation. This is a
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I am very surprised that h ,- ;
like the people here so much,
since we are actually pathetic
enough to be living here in the
first place.
I wish Mr. Friend the best of
times in State College, that
mecca of civilization. The
theatres there take 4 months
instead of 2 to get "good first-run
movies." The airport terminal
would fit in your residence hall
room, and there are plenty of
trendy, over-priced stores to shop
in. Centre County teams with
political controversy, and you can
keep up with it all by reading the
Centre County Times. It is a
newspaper famous for its
relentless coverage of hotly
debated local issues like whether
or not teenagers should be
allowed to cruise College
Avenue. For hard core television
news, tune in to WJAC-
Johnstown, the station "serving •
western Pennsylvania from high
atop the Allegheny Mountains."
If, for some reason, Mr. Friend
gets bored, not to
worry...metropolitan Bellefonte
is only 10 minutes away. Also,
people in State College don't
drink, but, there are lots of cows
to tip over if you need something
to pass the time.
Bon Voyage Mr. Friend!!!!
Believe me, Erie is glad to get rid
of you!
Signed, Kate Lane
prime example of "a critic". He
points his finger, &len leaves. We
receive criticism but no offer of a
solution. He is happy just to say
"... change some of your T.V.
announcers, improve your papers,
get some good politicians,...".
It's fine to be able to say change,
improve, get, but it would be
impressive to be able to offer
answers. That would be a sign of
a real politician...do you know of
any?
I would like to argue his
thoughts on what we do for fun.
Erie offers numerous activities
for types not overindulging in
T.V. and drinking. Parties can be
a great time but we do have a
highly ranked Playhouse, our art
scene is on the rise, nature parks
surround us, and we enjoy sports
in every season.
The people in Erie are among
the best, this I will agree with.
Erie still leaves a bit to be
desired, but it won't change
simply because of a critic. We
need more.
Edward (Ezju) Kranz
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