Guest guest Posted February 20, 1999 Report Share Posted February 20, 1999 President Clinton was visiting an elementary school today and when he visited one of the classes (4th grade) they were in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings. The teacher asked the President if he would like to lead the class in the discussion of the word " tragedy " . So our illustrious leader asked the class for an example of a tragedy. One little boy stood up and offered, " If my best friend, who lives next door, was playing in the street and a car came along and ran over him, that would be a tragedy. " " No, " said Clinton, " that would be an ACCIDENT. " A little girl raised her hand. " If a school bus carrying fifty children drove off a cliff, killing everyone involved, that would be a tragedy. " " I'm afraid not, " explained Mr. President. " That's what we would call a GREAT LOSS. " The room went silent. No other children volunteered. President Clinton searched the room. " Isn't there someone here who can give me an example of a tragedy? " Finally, way in the back of the room, a small boy raised his hand. In a quiet voice he said, " If Air Force One, carrying Mr. & Mrs. Clinton, was struck by a missile and blown up to smithereens, that would be a tragedy. " " Fantastic! " exclaimed Clinton, " That's right. And can you tell me WHY that would be a tragedy? " " Well, " explained the boy, " because it wouldn't be an accident, and it certainly would be no great loss. " >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2001 Report Share Posted September 13, 2001 Please note this does not just affect NY members. Many of us had loved ones and friends working in NY. tragedy > To our New York group members, I am sick thinking about what you must > be enduring, about the loved ones you have lost, and the terrible > disruption of your lives. Please know that I stand there with arms > around you. Sincerely, Peggy > > > > > > -- > Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group (http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html) > > See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book. > > To leave the list send an email to rosacea-support-unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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