Stray Thoughts on Kemper
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- September
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It’s interesting that those who favor any plan to alter the Kemper Park War Memorial in Mamaroneck often preface their arguments with something alone the lines of, “I’m grateful for the sacrifices made by veterans but…”
After awhile, it begins to take on a hollow tone, not unlike, “Some of my best friends are black.”
A couple of people who have been offended by my criticism of the Mamaroneck School Board have written letters complaining that I’ve written four columns on the subject, which in their view is a waste of space. You know you’ve drawn blood when they start counting.
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