I'm getting tired of letters in the editorial section of the newspaper that contain the following:
"As a (fill in the blank), I (fill in the blank)..."
For example:
"As a former school superintendent, I'm very concerned about the condition of our schools."
What kind of grandiose crap is this? Must I be a former school superintendent to be concerned about the condition of our schools? Only former school superintendents have the capacity for such concern?
I see at least two letters every day that contain similar phrasing.
I know it's a losing battle, but I consider such twaddle to be grandstanding.
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Douglas Hoag
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Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, New Lenox, Illinois.
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I'm married with two children.
My MBTI type is E/INFP, in case that means anything to you.
My prayer: Lord, help me finish everything I sta
Most importantly, I believe that the reality and personage of God was uniquely and fully realized in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. No one else comes close.
Disclaimer: I am in no way responsible for the seizures and/or convulsions you may experience while reading this blog.
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3 comments:
As a fellow blogger, I must say I like your new blog. Keep up the good work
Hey Christian! Good to hear from you again! Hahaha...just don't write like that to the Des Moines Register, or I just may have to come out there and pay you a visit! (just kidding)
As a dumb ass, I think you are on to something.
:)
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