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Part 1 of 2American leadership has created a

form of inequality, discrimination,oppression and inequality among its citi-zens. Everyone should have a place inour country that accords them with theirinnate rights.

War on certain individuals and groupswill lead to the denial of these rights andweaken the very foundation of our nation.War on the rights of women, educationalrights, and an assortment of picayuneissues will not resolve the flaws in oureconomy.

“I will be unable to continue my col-lege education if the tuition continues torise, and if the interest rates on studentloans become higher than they are at pres-ent,” a second-year college student addsto a conversation on how education inAmerica is hitting rock bottom.

A rare book to read again today in2012 is The Individual and Society byEvan L. Lewis. It is like reading and liv-ing in the land of deja vu. It was first pub-lished in 1949 and reads like today’snewspaper. In chapter five, entitled WorldEconomy, 1918-49, the author writes:

“The economic drive among thenations of the world throughout the ageswas seen as the main cause for the expan-sion of commerce and industry.” Thechapter continues by underscoring thevigorous movement from time to timeamong all the various nationalities or peo-ples to amass wealth and land and toexpand trade.

Television viewers of the daily newshear this again and again from CNN andFox. Both networks offer their own slant-ed views, but it is important to look atboth sides of the current issues facing ourcountry. Watching only one station ishighly dangerous in establishing a fairviewpoint of extremely important issues,all of which could make or break ournation’s standing in the world order.

Watering down our nation’s education,

putting the brakes on its expansion, andplacing it on the lowest levels in our coun-try’s history are the cruelest of all ways toplace future generations in jeopardy.Their powers of adaptation to the environ-ment and the physical world will bebeyond repair in this century. Their abili-ty to enter into the formation of a diversi-fied world will be clearly destroyed.

Since the catastrophic quirks of Naturestarted making the evening news, practi-cally on a daily basis, there have beennumerous television programs endeavor-ing to explain the reasons for these events.One popular opinion is that mankind hasgone too long neglecting important goodfellowship practices.

In the 15th century, a book was writtenby an anonymous writer who used the titleof Everyman, with a theme that remainssomewhat controversial today.

Some soothsayers, which includesboth Fox and CNN, declare that these arewarnings regarding global warming,while others insist that these occurrencesare punishments as a result of forgettingto practice good deeds and rememberingthe plight of the poor.

Then, there are those who study thesubject scientifically and offer proof,most of which is dismissed by some dis-believers of global warming. Any reli-gious or spiritual view is quickly dissect-ed and dismissed as a political tool.

But, what about the epidemic of pover-ty in America? Perhaps that particularsubject is equally important to the sur-vival of our country. How will we feed themasses of those living in poverty in aworld where nature is suffering fromthose using it to create wealth and greed?

“If they take away food stamps, I willhave to take to the streets and sell pen-cils,” a neighbor adds to a conversationabout the future possible legislation ofcutting programs for the needy.

In the book Everyman approachesGood Fellowship, who, seeing him castdown and poor, offers to do him any serv-ice, even laying down his life. “How willyou pay for the pencils?” a friend inquired

in his effort to add a little humor to a trag-ic situation.

Americans have a bad habit of promis-ing good deeds, such as “Now if there’sanything I can do, just let me know.”Sounds great, but….? Good fellowship atits best?

In the anonymously-written bookEveryman, the author, explains the natureof his journey through life and begs thecompany of Good Fellowship. The so-called good friend flatly refuses him.

“Sorry, but I don’t have time,” is amodern response to living up to fulfillingpromises.

Probably no other nation on Earth hassuch a diversity in religion as the UnitedStates, yet in spite of church membershipgrowing since the Revolution, churcheshave taken a back seat in the daily lives ofmany Americans, which is largely due tosecularism, the rise of science and, moreimportantly, the confusion of modern life.

The bookshelves are stacked with newbooks on this theory, and they are writtenby some relatively new writers, as well asseveral dozen established writers. Someof the best from these best-sellersembrace the theory that rooted in one ofthe profound and basic experiences com-mon to all men is the final reckoning withdeath and the mystery of the hereafter.

Each time one of these is published,the television pundits pounce on its themeand present misleading, controversial andpoorly-researched opinions. Good deedsare not too popular in a world whichembraces selfishness and disregard forthose in need of assistance.

My Sunday school teacher, the lateBess Hurd, periodically reminded us toremember to help others, to be aware oftheir troubles and to discipline our hearts.She wanted us to have a daily schedulewhich allowed one activity where wecould take time to do a good deed.

One of the best books written on thissubject was given the title Everyman, 15thcentury, by an unknown author. It is not adifficult book to read, in spite of its placein classical literature, its archaic phrasing,

and its moralistic content.It is astonishingly human and moving,

and it is highly recommended reading forits clever use of abstract characters, suchas “Good Fellowship,” “Good Deeds,”“Strength” and “Discretion.”

It antedates the reign of Henry VIII,and it is probably the work of a priest.This is only an assumption, however. Itstill remains a popular work in theAmerican theatre, and one of the mostmemorable and interesting versionsrecorded in theatre archives was per-formed in the Cathedral of St. John theDivine in New York City in 1938. Sincethat performance, it has played to largeaudiences throughout the world.

It is curious that this ancient work wasbrought to the American stage at that par-ticular time in our American history.

The largest war in history was lurkingin the wings, and it had been casting anominous shadow over the world since theearly 1930s. The flu epidemic of 1918 hadtaken it toll, and the Great Depression wasthe latest culprit to add fuel to the fires ofdiscontent.

The latest Depression, here in the yearof 2012 (not a recession since that is theterm used for those problems stewing onthe back burner of Wall Street) is not aeuphemism, a nicer, dry-cleaned, pol-ished, weakened, cover-up and denial ofthe real thing.

Make no bones about it, this is aDepression, and millions of Americanchildren go to bed each night with anempty stomach and no promise of achiev-ing the great American Dream.

The good news comes from a few linesin Erskine Caldwell’s 1932 book, aptlytitled Tobacco Road. Caldwell called it acycle, one which begun from pathos tocomedy, from defeat to optimism, wherethe oppressive economic and social forcescould not conquer the human spirit.

It is said that “the poor will always bewith us,” and it has come to pass in anexplosion of the very poor with the powerof billionaires hovering over them to taketheir last dime.

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Family here recently for Sproles estate saleBY JUNE FANNON

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Travis Shupe, who is doing some medical work inTasy Valley, W.Va., spent the weekend here with hisparents, David and Teresa Shupe, and his sister,Amber.

Sue Jane Bledsoe Polleck of Dayton, Ohio, Johnand Norma Potter and Harold Bowen of near Dayton,and Carolyn and Kenneth Sturgill were here last weekfor the estate sale for their aunt and uncle, the lateCharles and Callie Darnell Sproles.

Congratulations and best wishes go to Don andKelsey Clark as they celebrate their wedding anniver-sary June 3. We trust they both are feeling much bet-ter.

Bob and Nancy Shepard attended the fifth birthdayparty for their grandson, Mason Stipes, inMorristown, Tenn., Saturday. Also attending for thisarea were Steven Roach, Jim and Jean Johnson.Mason is the son of April and Stacey Stipes andbrother of Ashton.

Linda Bishop visited Eddie, Michelle, Caden andHunter Bishop Saturday. Thursday Linda attended“Awards Day” at Rye Cove Intermediate Schoolwhere her grandson, Hunter, received eight awardsand an award for having the second highest score onhis SOLs.

Happy anniversary wishes go to Danny and BettyNoe on their special day, June 5.

Tonya Poteet became the bride of MickeyAmburgey, Saturday, May 19, in Blountville, Tenn.Tonya is the daughter of Sue Poteet of Duffield, J.L.and Kathy Poteet of Blackwater. She is the grand-daughter of the late Elmer Ray and Edna Bledsoe,formerly of Duffield, and the late Mr. and Mrs. LesterPoteet, formerly of Blackwater.

Tonya is a graduate of Rye Cove High School,Alice Lloyd College and received her master’s degreein education from East Tennessee State University.She is employed by ETSU.

The groom is the son of Marcia Barton and MikeAmburgey, both of Whitesburg, Ky. He is a graduateof Alice Lloyd College and is completing his educa-tion at Appalachian School of Law in Grundy. Bestwishes go to the young couple for a long and happymarriage.

Michael and Hannah Mullins will complete 11years of wedded bliss June 2. We send best wishes formany more anniversaries.

Kim Hilton of Kingsport, Junior and Faye Hill,Ruby Stanley, Marcalene Traverfo have been visitingJohn Henry and Carmen Shupe. John Henry contin-ues to improve, but he and Carmen still need yourprayers.

Elder Bill LaFollette of Stanley Valley, MarissaMcElrath, Karen and Tony McReynolds have beenvisiting Gerald and Jane Miller. They still need yourprayers as Jane is still in treatment for cancer.

Also, prayers are still requested for Vivian Cobb,

John and Vivian Gilbert, Candy Morgan, FrankieHensley, Patsy Fritz, Alma Bowen, Donald and RoseBowen, Hayden Elliot, Rodney Barnette, LoganBarnette, Mary Gilliam, Wilma Bishop, Lotus Butler,Jerry Bledsoe, Ann Williams, and the many others inour area who are sick or shut-ins.

Roy and Annabelle Roberts, their son and daugh-ter-in-law, Keith and Faith Robert will celebrate wed-ding anniversaries together. Roy and Annabelle weremarried June 4 some 50 years ago and Keith andFaith were wed June 5.

John and Norma Potter of near Dayton, Ohio, werehouse guests several days last week of their cousin,Linda Arwood.

It was nice to see and chat Friday at the store withRose Shupe Dickerson of Big Stone Gap (CrackersNeck section). Longtime friendships are gifts fromGod and are to be cherished.

Harold Bowen of Dayton, Ohio, visited his cousin,Sue Bowen Vaughn.

Sue Davis visited Alma Bowen in Brian Center inWeber City.

Happy anniversary wishes go to Doug and VivianRogers as they celebrate their special day June 3.

Madison Lane of Kingsport spent the weekendhere with her great-grandmother, Mavis Smith, andaunt Audrey Bishop. Other recent visitors wereNorma Potter and Harold Bowen of Dayton, Ohio;Michael and Jennifer Lane of Kingsport, Jimmie andLoretta Bishop, Pete Bowen, Betty Masters and LindaArwood.

Happy anniversary wishes go to David and KarenQualls on their special day, June 3 or 4 (I can’tremember the date).

Evelyn Shepard cooked a big birthday dinnerSunday for her daughter, Rhonda Quillen. Helpingthe ladies celebrate were Rhonda’s husband, Chris,her sister, Renee Carter, her husband, Carroll Carter,and their children, Holly and Austin of ColonialHeights, Tenn.

Mary Danner visited Sunday afternoon withLoretta Castelle.

Happy birthday wishes are sent this week to:Emily Sanders, Geneva Blair, Sue H. Smith, VickieBishop, Iris Rhoton, Kristi Hill, Shane McEltea,Gilmer Bledsoe, Todd Kern and Johnny Bowen.

Best wishes go to all the boys and girls graduatingthis spring. May the class of ‘12 have a very brightfuture.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family ofTammy Mullins who passed away May 16 at HolstonValley Medical Center.

Prayers are requested for Bettie Baker of BigStone Gap as she recovers from two recent surgeries.

Have a nice week.

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