June 14, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 45 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM PAGE 43 raises. A meager 0.163 percent or $110,840, is plentifully sufficient to protect county employees, thereby preserving more than $1.5 million. How many other alternatives were concealed? And why? A final closing thought: Citizens who tolerate such political injustices and deceptions for any reason, have only their own consciences to face (which can be much more scrutinizing and agonizing than public opinion). The rest of us could never fathom conceding. That would be betraying all those who have ever fought (and died, whether through weapons or legislation) for our Godgiven rights of freedom and fair representation. Don’t believe me? Listen, as I have, to emigrants from less-privileged countries (which encompasses the vast majority of the world). Ellie Diegelmann Ocean City Happy Father’s Day Editor: On this day that we honor our fathers, I would like to take a moment for reflection. My father was a member in good standing of the Great Generation, arguably the finest generation this great country has ever produced. During their day, they struggled through the Great Depression, fought and won two terrible World Wars, fought in the cruel, forgotten war of Korea and built the largest infrastructure the world has ever known. Then, in the twilight of their longest day, almost as an afterthought, they took this nation into space and walked on the moon. No challenge was too great for these men. Between these noble endeavors they paused, and with a gentle hand raised their families. They were successful in their efforts because of their ideals, their beliefs, and their sense of responsibility to God and country. They readily sacrificed their youth, their vitality, and even their lives for these ideals. They placed a high premium on families and hard work, and if our generation has it easy today it is on the back of their sacrifice which we ride. Will our children say the same of us? Now our family and our God are villainized, the criminal is lionized, and there are attempts being made to crumple the very foundations that made this country the greatest nation on Earth. It is during these times that I draw solace in the memory of my father and the values for which he stood. I will always love this man and forever be indebted to him for his greatest gift; a sense of responsibility and moral beliefs that he imparted to my brother and me. And although he is no longer with us, the ideals he held dear will live on through us, our children and hopefully theirs. Happy Father’s Day, Dad, and to all the fathers of the Great Generation. Harold C. Earls, USN Ret Berlin Free Wi-Fi Kids Menu • Keno Happy Hour M-F, 4-7pm Sports Bar With TVs Featuring Hand-Patted Burgers & Hand-Cut Fries Enjoy Our Great Outdoor Deck Open Daily • Monday-Friday At 4 p.m. And Now... Saturday & Sunday Open At 9am For Full Breakfast! Bar Open, Enjoy George’s Bloody Marys, Mimosas & More! ENTERTAINMENT & DRINK SPECIALS FRIDAY: DJ Jeremy 9pm-1am $5 Boh Personal Pitchers • $4 Fireball SATURDAY: DJ Trixx, 9pm-1am $1 Natty Boh Cans $6 Domestic Personal Pitchers SUNDAY: ALL DAY $6 George’s Bloody Mary’s Plus $6 Frozen Drinks & Crushes MONDAY: DINNER SPECIALS, 4-10 P.M. MONDAY: $21 Twin Crabcake TUESDAY: $17 Stuffed Flounder WEDNESDAY: $6 Burgers & Chicken Sandwiches THURSDAY: $19 Steak & Cake FRIDAY: $19 Seafood Platter 1/2 Price Bottles Of Wine With Entree SATURDAY: $18 Prime Rib SUNDAY: $14 Grilled Pork Loin *Starts 1pm* Malibu Deck Party With DJ Jeremy On Our Deck 5-9 pm $7 Malibu Buckets, 5pm-close TUESDAY: Attention Softball Players, Come See Us In Uniform & Get $2 Bud Lt. 16 oz. Drafts $6 Cheesesteaks WEDNESDAY: 9pm-close $2 Miller Lt. & Coors Lt. 16 oz. Drafts $3.50 Frozen Margaritas THURSDAY: Attention Softball Players, Come See Us In Uniform & Get $2 Bud Lt. 16 oz. Drafts $6 Cheesesteaks Sunday Surf Nite The Ox Back Room Enter Weekly To Win A Surfboard Prizes For Best Hawaiian Shirt & Cutest Sundress $3 Tequila Shots $2 Dos Equis, Corona, Heineken & Longboard $1 Sliders & Tacos Enjoy Beer Pong, Bags & FlipCup On Our Covered Outdoor Patio 12601 Coastal Hwy. info@theblueox.com 410-250-6440 theblueox.com Ocean City, MD 21842 facebook.com/theblueox