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For People Who Dislike Dogs, Babies, and Yelling Moms

Does Fido like Yo-Yo Ma?

Bill Kalmar
Mon, 07/02/2012 - 15:12
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This is the time of year for graduations, weddings, and outdoor musical concerts. And of course, tomorrow many of us will be at a local park, picnic dinners spread out on a blanket beneath the stars waiting for the July 4th fireworks.

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Now I realize I will not be endearing myself to all the dog aficionados out there, but I think something needs to be said about canines that are brought to outdoor events. Most of us are dog lovers, but is it important to bring Fido to a musical concert? Since when did our pooches become fans of Yo-Yo Ma or the music of Beethoven? Let me give you an example of a recent incident, and you be the judge if Fido should have been left home.

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Submitted by lr8725 on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 11:31

I Agree!!

I think this is the first time I have ever commented on a blog but this hit home. I am a mother and dog owner. However, I do not understand the need to take your dog everywhere. Although my cute little pooch is less than 5 pounds and can fit in my purse it doesn't mean he is going with me to the market, concerts or church. Yes, I have seen a little furry pup in a purse at church services. As for the crying babies and yelling mothers, or dads in some cases, whatever happened to taking the child to the side until they come down and can act appropriately. My children did not attend events until they were age appropriate. I didn’t take my new born to the movie theatre or when they were toddlers to an event that required long periods of sitting and silence. Save yourself the stress and the others around by going to age appropriate events with your children and find a babysitter for the other events.  Now that my children are 10 & 12 and are better equipped to understand the expected behavior they attend outdoor concerts, plays and art shows with us.

It somehow has become acceptable for people to intrude into others space in public. Whether it's a crying child, someone talking loudly on a cell phone or letting their dogs run amuck. The lack of common courtesy while in public makes me wonder how these people behave at home, scary thought! I was raised to be polite, respectful of others and use manners at all times…. I guess now a days that is not something everyone teaches their children.  

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Submitted by Bill Kalmar on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 14:15

In reply to I Agree!! by lr8725

Babies - dogs - and screaming graduation attendees

Thanks for your support of my column! Being against crying babies, dogs, and proud Moms is a dangerous stance to take. Glad you agreed! Now that I am retired and a very old senior citizen I am able to share my once held back opinions. And frankly I suspect that there are some younger readers who share my views. Am I cranky? Yep! But I earned that status! Have a wonderful Holiday!
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Submitted by Gordon Couch on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 12:01

Dogs, Babies, and Yelling Moms

Agree, Bill, 100%. And, if I may, add to that the screaming kids on airplanes. Come on airlines, put 'em in the back of the plane in a whole separate section with sound proofing. Let the parents enjoy that racket during the flight. Frankly, I don't want to hear that for the 3 hour flight, let alone a 16 hour international flight.

And your brat that is kicking my seat, it ain't him I am going to smack in about 2 minutes, daddy. If you can't control 'em, leave 'em t' home.

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