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Felix's Settlement House Closes
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Felix's Settlement House Closes |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
It’s cold and wet out in the street. Felix and his friends are beating on the door of the settlement house. It’s nice and warm in there. They can dry out, play basketball, and box up in the gym. It’s a good safe place to be. The door opens. A cop stands there, he tells the kids to go home. The settlement house is closed. The mayor’s cut settlement houses out of his budget. He wants to hire more cops, and buy more police equipment like hand cuffs. Bobby |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
....But the Mayor is going to need all those extra cops to catch the troublemakers that that have increased now they no longer have the settlement house to go to...no? |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
John, I'm sure that's what the Mayor has in mind. Bobby |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
That figures, sounds like the Mayor of London...his plan was called the congestion charge & here is how it works. You charge people to come into London which raises funds so that more people can be employed to go to the outskirts of London & fine folks for having the audacity to park outside the city to avoid paying the congestion charge.......and they think they will get re elected when the time comes to put an 'X' in the box..... I vote Felix for Mayor |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well that's politics for ya Felix should open his own settlement house. |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yes John, that sounds pretty awful. Bobby |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Another wonderful part of the story!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Don't you just wish you could fix everything for the Felixes in this world!!! Another emotional segment in the continuing story of his life.  Linda |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Passing shadows, Felix indeed would like to. He’s an old settlement house boy from way back. Bobby |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Artic Wind, Thanks for your comment. I'm pleased it worked for you. Bobby |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Earth Angel, Indeed, I wish I could. Being politically active here in Philadelphia, I am working on it. Bobby |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Shows the importance of voting as elected officials have their priorities which may or maynot be the ones you want...James |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
James, Absolutely correct. I generally vote straight "D". Please note that I did not vote for the Mayor depicted in this poem. I voted for his "R" opponent. I vote, campaign, and petition for most every election. Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Authorities often make decisions that really make no sense. In this case, if they close the settlement house, they should have thought of alternatives that could keep off the street these young boys like Felix! You bring so many things to our attention, dear Bobby! Good to hear you are active in politics. Your experience will be very precious. love Margherita |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Margherita, Unfortunately, the present Mayor promised to lower taxes. He apparently intends to do it by eliminating many badly needed social services. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
I don't really know what a settlement house is Bobby? is it like a council house that the government provides people who don't have enough money? I would let Felix visit me any day ... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear RDB, A settlement house is similar to a council house, as you describe it. The settlement house in question was Beth Eden Settlement House. It was run by a church here in Philly. It was a great place to have fun. They used to take us swimming, to the shore, and they had a gym where you could play basketball. It was a fun place. Beth Eden was torn down about 1962 to make way for I-95 super highway. Bobby |
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