Gateway: Opinion

Cheers and Jeers, July 14

I love the fire department and the work they do. I also think that raising money for muscular dystrophy is commendable. Jeers, however, towards the Fill the Boot campaign. This event causes a traffic mess at a busy corner as the fire personnel stop each car and ask them to put money in the boot. I also resent being pressured to give money to this or any "good cause." Can we rethink this and come up with a better way?

Cheers to the Gateway for presenting the Peninsula School District Class of 2016! Proud parents (and grandparents) appreciate it.

To submit a cheer or a jeer: Email cheersandjeers@gateline.com. Jeers directed toward individuals or businesses will not be accepted.

This story was originally published July 15, 2016 at 9:41 AM with the headline "Cheers and Jeers, July 14."

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