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Old 08-21-2014, 12:21 PM
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When I was a young lad (1955) I remember there was severe flooding in Waterbury CT. This was because of two back-to-back hurricanes that saturated the land. This flood destroyed buildings and almost 90 people died.

What I remember is that the governor called in the National Guard and gave the following order: "If you see anyone luting, shoot to kill." I believe that put a stop to it.

Why don't we do that anymore?
Because very few people play the lute anymore.
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