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avid shopper — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:07:41 GMT

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Desertdi — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:37:57 GMT

I don't remember the "compassion and heart" part...

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:10:35 GMT

Most definitely not my recollection of events occurring in the 1960s, except perhaps on The Andy Griffith Show, My Three Sons, Family Affair and Hazel.

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Desertdi — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:25:26 GMT

W A R

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:02:27 GMT

you got that "wicked cool music" right....

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SloopJohnB — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:27:16 GMT

Speaking for myself, growing up in the 60's and 70's, I had a great childhood and it was the good old days for me, especially looking back, even though I probably didn't realize it at the time. I wouldn't trade it and I'm glad I am not growing up in these times. We did have the best music, hence all the tribute bands now of that area. Also, enjoyed the TV shows, including the cartoon pictured, Mr Peabody and Sherman.

But mostly I miss my family, friends and all that go along with it. Most are no longer here.

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CJC — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:49:05 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
I don't remember the "compassion and heart" part...

I sure do.

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Beacon girl — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:57:26 GMT

I grew up in the 5O’s! OMG ! It was the best -just everything. Compared today we did live in a bubble, but what fond memories. My children grew up in 70’s and 80’s so they say the same thing about their childhood and hope my grandchildren also. Sure they do !!

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Love to Run — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:06:06 GMT

Awww the good old days of war, Jim crow, and assasinations.

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SloopJohnB — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:32:12 GMT

Just like most things in life, everything is relative. With no exaggeration, there is not a day that I turn on the news to find that there are shootings and other crimes. Not even talking about national news. Locally here in South Florida, there are top stories of some shooting and often times killing here in Miami and Ft Lauderdale areas daily. And those are only the ones that make the news.

Used to be able to leave your car doors unlocked, even house unlocked. We always locked up, but many didn't. Not the case anymore.

As is evident today, we still have wars. And there are still some assassinations, not as heartbreaking as JFK, RFK and MLK, perhaps, but murder continues. Unfortunately.

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chrystaltree — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:36:43 GMT

That compassion and heart thing is utterly ridiculous. People have always been people. Nothing happens today that didn't happen at any other point in history. Cell phones, computers and modern medicine are the miracles of our time. I'd be dead now if I lived in the 60s. I wouldn't have lived to see 60. But, yes. I think the music was better.

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Teddixat — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:24:36 GMT

we hear more about crime because of technology and 24 hour news not that there is more crime than in the 50s or 60s. In addition, people didn't have guns of war in those days nor were there are as many automobiles. I would be willing to bet no African American would long for the good ole days, and rightfully so.

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:57:09 GMT

Reading these comments, I am reminded that we choose our perspective.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:13:36 GMT

"The good old days. I was there. Where was they?”....Moms Mabley

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Mindy D — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:26:19 GMT

I don't know about the compassion and heart, but I love Mr. Peabody and Sherman. I think I'd change the line about compassion and heart to great Saturday morning shows for kids.

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lgfan — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:32:44 GMT

@SloopJohnB wrote:
Just like most things in life, everything is relative. With no exaggeration, there is not a day that I turn on the news to find that there are shootings and other crimes. Not even talking about national news. Locally here in South Florida, there are top stories of some shooting and often times killing here in Miami and Ft Lauderdale areas daily. And those are only the ones that make the news.

Used to be able to leave your car doors unlocked, even house unlocked. We always locked up, but many didn't. Not the case anymore.

As is evident today, we still have wars. And there are still some assassinations, not as heartbreaking as JFK, RFK and MLK, perhaps, but murder continues. Unfortunately.

I agree with you. There has never been any decade without war, public uprising, etc. If people think that things have changed for the better in these modern times they are delusional.

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SloopJohnB — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:40:01 GMT

@lgfan wrote:
@SloopJohnB wrote:
Just like most things in life, everything is relative. With no exaggeration, there is not a day that I turn on the news to find that there are shootings and other crimes. Not even talking about national news. Locally here in South Florida, there are top stories of some shooting and often times killing here in Miami and Ft Lauderdale areas daily. And those are only the ones that make the news.

Used to be able to leave your car doors unlocked, even house unlocked. We always locked up, but many didn't. Not the case anymore.

As is evident today, we still have wars. And there are still some assassinations, not as heartbreaking as JFK, RFK and MLK, perhaps, but murder continues. Unfortunately.

I agree with you. There has never been any decade without war, public uprising, etc. If people think that things have changed for the better in these modern times they are delusional.

@lgfan Yes and while it's true that we didn't have the 24 hour cable news cycle or the internet, we still had daily news and newspapers. I have worked at a PD for over 4 decades as my then husband and I have seen crime escalate through the years.

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lgfan — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:40:05 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
"The good old days. I was there. Where was they?”....Moms Mabley

You reminded me of the Robin Williams joke. "If you remember the 60's you were not there".

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Kachina624 — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:22:33 GMT

@avid shopper. It's very cowardly to delete your post just because some people disagree with it. So what? It's YOUR opinion. Differing opinions make boards like this interesting.

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bikerbabe — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:10:01 GMT

I have no clue what’s going on. 🥸