- Published: Sat July 26th, 2008
- By: *JenniLee*
- Category: Opinion and Editorial
The measure certified Thursday would rename the once Oceanside Water Pollution Control Plant the George W. Bush Sewage Plant.
Supporters say the idea is to commemorate the mess they claim Bush has left behind by actions such as the war in Iraq.
Many personally find this hilarious, although may have nothing personal against him. However many also believe he hasn't done the most efficient job either. Local Republicans say that the idea "stinks" and will be opposing the bill in November.
I interviewed with some U.S. citizens to find out their views and what they had to say on the topic;
"Couldn't think of a more perfect way to 'honor' him. Maybe he could build his library overlooking the 'reflection' pool." -Mary Thomas, 34, a local supporting the ballot.
"I think it is a rude, disgrace to even come up with such a thing, this nation would be no better off any how, to blame it on our President is where we went wrong." --Tyler Michaels, 47 of Dallas, TX.
"Oh my, probably the funniest thing I have heard today. Well I doubt it will happen, but if it does, we will all get a good laugh." -Sandra Glenn, 25 of Boise, ID.
"I am on the fence on that one, I think it is funny, yet at the same time I wouldn't want my name up there. But when you're famous you got to take in the good with the bad, now being President he is supposed to do a job that a lot of us feel he didn't do at all or at least very well. I think most will get a great laugh on this one if it happens, I sure will." -William Oppenheimer, 27 of Boise, ID.
"Whether you are for or opposing this bill, in the end I do believe you must have a sense of humor to at least smirk or laugh when you hear the idea. I wish I could see the look on his face when he hears this, especially if it goes through." -Benny Collins, 30 of Dallas, TX.
If this were to be suggested 100 years ago it probably wouldn't be as such a laughing matter. Yet respect for our nations leaders has perished little by little throughout the years due to the simple things such as television mocking their every move to the growing economy problems we expect a president to fix or at least improve greatly upon. Which we can all have a sense of humor about the things you may hear or see, at the same time it is possibly a slap in the face to that president, a laughable way some citizens are saying "Thanks for nothing." A man is just a man, as is our president, yet could he have done more? Well of course! Anyone could look back and realize there is always "more" they could have done, but there is a line to draw at some point. For instance when many are killed because of poor planning and "jump" decisions to this "war" in Iraq. Or could it be we mock him due to the blank promises on our economy and the never ending wait while we plummet. We all have our opinions and fingers to point.
As for a part of our nation, it is a way of expressing how they feel he sent us... down the toilet.
Jenni Coffin, "Proposed George W. Bush Sewage Plant makes ballot", Personal Interviews, Associated Content.

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