An Attitude Of Entitlement

To the Editor:

Following up on George Schmidt’s and Daniel Kormanik’s letters to The Newtown Bee, June 15, 2012, succinctly: No increase in property taxes. No increase in education’s share. No decrease in the municipality’s share. No to uncivil behavior at council and/or board meetings. Yes to fairness, to realities, to common sense.

That said, it seems that there is a prevailing parental attitude of entitlement when it comes to children’s participation in our communities, to be defended at all costs in behavior and dollars, at all times, in all ways: no give or take, in other words. This mentality is exhibited by the inappropriate, undeserved behavior directed at the elected volunteers in public meetings, and it is unacceptable.

Another indicator of this thinking might also be the early morning takeover of all the parking spaces convenient to Caraluzzi’s two entrances by vehicles belonging to families accompanying a Hawley School field trip. All perimeter parking, left, right, and rear was unused. Where was the courtesy or common sense in this instance? No consideration for Caraluzzi’s customers, vendors, or commerce.

By the way, thank you Newtown Highway Department crews for the top-flight corrections to upper Hanover Road. Smooth and safe.

Elizabeth Lincoln

34 Echo Valley Road, Newtown                                      June 20, 2012