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If This World Were Mine
ne day last week, I was
out for a morning walk. With ear buds in, I qui- etly listened to music as I went along my way. The artist was singing about what he would do if this world were his. I quickly found my- self fantasizing about what life would be like if I owned the world.
First, I would ensure that politicians work toward the best interest of the people they serve and none would be money hungry, power grab- bers whose only goal is to line his or her own pockets or those of the rich and power- ful. Government would truly be for the people, by the peo- ple.
There would be no bullies. Children would live in loving, nurturing families and none would ever go to bed hungry. All would attend good schools, be well educated, and grow up to be productive citizens. All people would be treated equally and there would be no racism, sexism or police brutality; and jails would be unnecessary be- cause all of us would be law abiding citizens. Neither would there be a need for armies since the whole world would be peaceful and would negotiate any differences rather than fight.
With few exceptions, pub- lic assistance would be un- necessary because there would be more than enough employment opportunities that pay living wages. Every- body would have a good job
and work and honest gain would be the order of the day. We would have an ‘A’ plus health system and each of us would have access to the finest medical care possible. Our roads would be great and public transportation would be the very best, which would reduce the number of cars on our streets.
All of us would have excel- lent housing and live in well- kept communities that are free of trash and debris. Everybody would be able to worship however they want without fear of any retribu- tion. And all could pursue their hopes and dreams as they see fit. However, we would do so without infring- ing on the rights and privi- leges of others. In fact, we would all show each other brotherly love and treat each other with respect and dig- nity.
I was suddenly jolted back to reality by the bone shak- ing, teeth rattling, loud, booming sound of music coming from a speeding car. The occupants threw their unwanted trash on to the street as they gyrated to this noise with lyrics that had no redeeming social value. Good-bye fantasy! Hello Real world!
I am keenly aware that we humans are naturally flawed and none of us will ever be perfect in this life. But each of us can do a whole lot more to make the world a better place for all of us. Just Another View.
Woman Wins $1M Top Scratch-Off Prize; 5th Winner In Last 5 Months
This is the fifth person from Hillsborough County to win a scatchoff lottery ticket. The price was right for one Tampa woman who recently won the top prize for a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.
According to the Florida Lottery, 36-year-old Sheena Nellon won $1 million from THE PRICE IS RIGHT scratch-off game. She chose to receive her win- nings as a one-time, lump- sum payment of $770,000.
The Florida Lottery says Nellon purchased her win- ning ticket from Farm Stores, located at 125 West Linebaugh Avenue. The con- venience store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning
ticket.
The $5 game launched in
April 2018 and features more than $59 million in
prizes, including six top prizes of $1 million. The game’s overall odds of win- ningareone-in-4.19.
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