Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Local Quandary


I’m a bit confused. This morning, on the radio, I heard a promo for our local minor league baseball team. They have games today and tomorrow, both beginning at 1105 a.m. That, in and of itself, isn’t the problem. What I find questionable is that they are having a special giveaway on both days for the first 3000 kids.

I don’t know about your area but here, schools are still in session. Therefore, to me, this isn’t quite right. I don’t think going to the ballpark to collect the latest bit of Phillies memorabilia is an acceptable excuse for skipping school.

Now it is possible that some schools are having fieldtrips these two days. That’s hardly fair though for kids whose schools aren’t. And the 3000 thing? How sad it will be for kid #3001 when all his buddies get whatever it is they’re giving away and he doesn’t.

2 comments:

Regina Carlysle said...

This strikes me as poor planning. Why don't they do the giveaway for the kids during a weekend game? Sucks for the kids who aren't skipping school to attend.

Anny Cook said...

Sounds like someone screwed up. Weird...