[graciegirl]

Muncie.

I took the article as just written with a little sarcastic humor and overstatement. Even the most articulate and KIND hearted people sometimes use words that might be perceived as politically incorrect. I have dear friends from Asia that don't find it offensive to hear the words Oriental or Chinaman! I don't mind being compared to a Stepford being. I feel that it is impossible to describe the Village experience. It is hard to understand why anyone would have the time or interest to line up 3000 golf carts to break a world record, unless you have experienced the aura of the place.

I am not surprised that people our age vote against taxes for schools, I have never done it and won't but that is just human nature. I am further not surprised that people find it comfortable and peaceful to escape youth in it's original form even though I adore children, speak childrenese, and always will be delighted by their presence.

I found the article as a positive because it clearly shows how The Villages and Village life appear to the unitiated. I found it was a good presentation of negative psychology. I sent it on to my incredulous friends.

Just my opinion but you have me by many I.Q. points Muncie.

GracieGirl