Squishy 1,149 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 It seems that every day we hear of an instance that might reasonably lead us to believe that the youth of America are hopelessly lost. But just because we do not hear them doesn't mean there aren't stories to the contrary. Here is one a friend sent me. There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy. 25 in rural Iowa . For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times.A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. The artist, Ray 'Bubba' Sorensen 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 The youth are our future. They will protect us when we are too old to defend ourselves. Mentor them, accept that they may be different. They live in a different time. Just because they live in a digital age doesn't mean we can't teach them analog morals and ethics. Take a kid hunting. Buy them a hunting knife and maybe some gear. A cheap BB gun or airsoft rifle will spark their interest more than the video games they play and you might just end up with a conservative and moral leader in the future. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Actually, that rock was painted that way a few years ago. Still, it's a great message, and one we mustn't forget! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squishy 1,149 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Actually, that rock was painted that way a few years ago. Still, it's a great message, and one we mustn't forget! There is a website for the rock and there are other photos. I'm thinking he may have painted it more than once and, it looks like he's painted other stuff too. http://www.thefreedomrock.com/index2.php#/home/ Edited January 11, 2013 by Squishy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 "Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers." -Socrates. You had it dead on about not publishing stories to the contrary. Also "there is nothing new under the son..." -- a smart guy who is dead now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Very nice work from that young man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I have actually met quite a few young people that have their priorities right, are educated and respectful of older folks and see through the BS that is the media and current administration. I also live in a conservative Texas town 99% devoid of libtards. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P lang 51 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 he repaints the rock every year always diffrent but always honoring our vets. very cool ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unclejake 428 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) I am blessed to have a couple of brothers whom I met when they were in their pre-teens. Started out as a mutual love of fowl, but branched out to more basic things over conversations on hunting, etc.Now, one lives at the start of the dead end road I live on. He is an adult now and will defenf the rest of us not only with his skill with firearms(which he learned to use down here) but with a chainsaw to block off road and has become a first class marksman ! Nothing like treating kids like they MATTER!! Be honest with them and treat them with the same respect that you want granted to you!The next generation is going to be our salvation! Edited January 14, 2013 by unclejake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squishy 1,149 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 he repaints the rock every year always diffrent but always honoring our vets. very cool ! I suspected this and judging by some of the photos it seems the state has made it an "attraction"...I see a shelter and picnic table. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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