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Thursday, February 16, 1995 Page: 10A
Would Geo. Washington like hot dogs? Verily!
Editor’s Note: The Times Leader has invited area youngsters to participate
in
“On Deck,” a regular editorial page feature that invites them to comment
on a question about a current issue in the news or a topic of interest to
young people. Here are the responses to the latest question:
What would George Washington think about our country today?
I think George Washington would think our country had gone out of control.
No one respects anyone as much as they used to. You won’t see many kids who do
what their parents say without complaints. He’d also think that people should
go to church more and enjoy it.
Alyson Piatt
Grade 5
Lehman/Jackson Elementary School
Lehman
George Washington would be amazed to see how the country had changed from
when he left it a 13-colony nation. He would be amazed at all the new
technology the United States has created. I believe he would be saddened by
the moral decay of this great nation.
Dave Rioubio
Grade 5
Lehman/Jackson Elementary
I think George Washington would be proud and not proud in different ways.
He would be proud because of the things we have made, like computers. But some
things, like cars, are very convenient, but make pollution. Factories make
many useful things, but they also pollute the air. He would be proud of the
things we’ve made, but not how we make them.
Stefanie Bendik
Grade 5
Lehman/Jackson Elementary
If George Washington were to see our country today, at first he probably
would look at all of the advances we’ve made since his time, such as
electricity, television and telephones. Then, I think, he would notice the
amount of violence. There was violence in George Washington’s time, too, but I
think we have a little more now. All in all, I think he would be pleased with
the way we’ve handled this country.
Donora Hillard
Grade 6
Lehman Jackson Elementary
I think George Washington would like some things and not like other things
about our country. George would like the school programs, he would like the
computers, the T.V.’s, the video games, all the electronics. George would not
like Clinton. He would like mostly everything. He would love me because I like
him.
Mike Hoprich
Grade 6
Lehman Jackson Elementary
If George Washington were alive today he would be happy to see different
races living together and the many advancements in technology. But he might be
frustrated by the lack of respect that people have for each other. He would
think that his face on a one dollar bill should remind people of the freedom
he worked so hard for and that so many people take for granted.
Kimi Wachtel
Grade 8
United Hebrew Institute
Kingston
I think George would be very amazed and overwhelmed by the progress the
country has made in all aspects. He might be a little disappointed though, at
things like belly-button piercing and the crime rate.
Justin Liva
Grade 8
United Hebrew Institute
If George Washington would come back who knows what he would think?! Maybe
he’d be proud to see that African-Americans are no longer slaves. Seeing all
the different cultures in America might confuse him. Maybe he’d even feel bad
for the people stuck in the metal box — the T.V.
Gael Zafrany
Grade 8
United Hebrew Institute
He would be mad about all the people who use guns.
Brett Musial
Kindergarten
St. Nicholas/St. Mary’s School
Wilkes-Barre
I think George Washington would like the cars and buildings in America. I
think he probably would like to see Mount Rushmore and see his face. I wonder
if George Washington would like the strikes in sports because they don’t get
enough money. I wonder if he likes hot dogs.
Jesse Payton
Grade 5
Fairview Elementary
George Washington would be glad to be alive because he could work in
Washington, D.C. He would want to be able to help solve the problems of the
American people. He would be glad to see there is still a president and a
government working for the American citizens.
David Thole
Grade 5
Fairview Elementary
George Washington would think our life is easy because we have calculators
to do math, and we have cars to travel in. He would like to calculate his
math, and drive a car. George would really appreciate modern dentistry. He
could even wear dentures. George would like to live here.
Brittany Jacques
Grade 5
Fairview Elementary
He would be surprised to see Americans driving cars, buses and trucks. He
would feel honored to see the Washington Monument and to see his face on the
quarter and dollar.
Kevin Kreidler
Grade 3
Mehoopany Elementary
Mehoopany
George Washington, the Father of Our Country, would be both pleased and
upset if he could see our country today. He would not like to see people
fighting over such issues as religion or race. He would be amazed to see the
modern technology of today, like outer space exploration and telephone
communications.
Ryan Strunk
Grade 3
Mehoopany Elementary
I think George Washington would be a little puzzled if he visited America
today. He would not know what computers, cars, radios, TVs, and electricity
are. He might be sad to see the violence in our country, and some children
acting like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. He would be very disappointed to see
the number of people in jail.
Allison McKenna
Grade 3
Mehoopany Elementary
I think that if George Washington could see our country today he’d be
astonished to see all the pollution, homeless people and crime. He’d think
that we don’t care about our country. He could be ashamed that he was a
president of this country.
Katie Mancuso
Grade 6
Regis Academy
Swoyersville
If George Washington were alive today he would be shocked by the changes
which have taken place especially in communication and travel. He would be
proud to know that he is still remembered today for his efforts in making us
free. He’d be glad to know that we are proud to be Americans.
David Rowlands
Grade 6
Regis Academy