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SouthBoston TODAYOnline • On Your Mobile • At Your Door FEBRUARY 14, 2013; Vol.1 Issue 16 SERVING SOUTH BOSTONIANS AROUND THE GLOBE Valentines Day South Boston Style SOUTH BOSTON TODAY staff report This irst of all, those who complain in the Roman Army. Captured, arrested in case you haven’t noticed, no sooner do Week’s about this day are of the same and imprisoned and later executed for his the Christmas decorations and items come F mold as those who complain about ‘crimes’, his fame lives on to this day. down off store shelves does the red decor of Christmas. Christmas is for the “Season of And still, in the 21st Century, Valentine’s Valentines Day appear in its place. Poll Peace”. How can anyone be against Peace? Day means so much to so many. It really Restaurants prepare for that day by Can anyone be against Love? is a tradition that endures the test of time. making their establishments extra special Poll on Flowers, candy, dinner, a chilled bottle Certainly, the candy companies and florists creating that romantic atmosphere that Page 6 of wine in a romantic setting, all of these love this time of year. It is a huge business confirms that yes, this truly is a special time things come to mind when couples; whether as the mad rush on flowers to send to that in the hearts of those in love. Reservations married or dating think of Valentines Day. special someone ups the prices sometimes often need to be made well in advance if This unique unofficial holiday is said to have three to four times what they cost the rest you expect to be able to get a place. And SouthBostonToday been based on the legend of one or more of the year. Diets, for the most part are on many occasions, the ‘big question’ is early Christian Saints named ‘Valentinus’. put on hold so that the thoughtful gift popped. “Will you Marry Me?” Many The most well known St. Valentine lived of chocolates can be enjoyed. But those an engagement has commenced on this during the time of the Roman Empire and couples in love in most cases are more than calendar day. @SBostonToday was said to have performed weddings for happy to pay the higher prices. Well, if Here in South Boston, we have quite a few soldiers who were forbidden to marry while not happy to pay, willing at least. 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This one defies category as Bin Laden’s case, is too risky. Besides, Alawaki shouldn’t have had his son foreign or domestic. with him although he was probably a terrorist in the making anyway at the The use of drones by the Obama administration had come under heavy age of 16. But should we be making a decision to end the life of a 16yr old scrutiny. He has increased by 700% the use of drone attacks over the George American citizen who happens to be with his father? It’s a tough call but we W. Bush administration. As such, a lot of terrorists have been killed, which have to live with the rule of law. we heartily endorse. There are drones in use in America right now. Presently they are passive, Collateral damage or, more honestly, the death of civilians, is and should mainly watching and listening at the border. There are plans to manufacture be a major concern. However, a terrorist who chooses to keep his wife and 30,000 more. The law, or at least the administrations orders, is that the children in the same location he uses to plan and make bombs to kill us is the President and CIA director can together determine if a U.S citizen is a threat one responsible for their fate. to national security and can be eliminated - all without disclosing evidence. The more troubling concern is what had emerged since the killings of the Theoretically, a drone could be ordered to take out someone on West 3rd cleric Al Alawaki. He was, in fact, an American born citizen and as such is, Street with no reason given, except national security. or was, guaranteed the same constitutional rights as you or me. That means Unless these 30,000 drones are going to be used exclusively to fly over and trial by judge and jury before conviction and sentencing. In his case he was listen in on the Peoples Republic of Cambridge, the rest of America is urged executed by executive order. to “watch the skies” Obviously, the world has changed since Sep 11 and the President has certain Letters to the Editor at [email protected] “It is no use to preach to [Children] if you do not act decently yourself” - Teddy Roosevelt Last week’s poll asked: What is the most important issue that needs to be addressed with the Go to our new changes that are coming (to the new school assignment policy)? Here are the results: facebook page • Overall School Quality – 29% • Available Choices – 2% to vote on our • Close to Home Options – 59% • More Access to Magnet Schools – 4% • Transportation Cost Savings – 3% weekly poll. • Increase in School Hours – 1% • More funding for special needs programs – 3% www.southbostontoday.com www.SouthBostonToday.com South BostonToday @SBostonToday SouthBoston PO Box 491 • South Boston, MA 02127 TODAYOnline • On Your Mobile • At Your Door South Boston Today is not liable for errors appearing in advertisements Publisher Editor In Chief Managing Editor beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. All South Boston Today John Ciccone Brian R. Mahoney Brian P. Wallace produced artwork, design, and layout remain the sole property of South Boston Today. Reproduction in whole or part is strictly forbidden. South [email protected] • [email protected] Boston Today reserves the right to cut, edit or reject any copy without notice. South Boston Today is a Series of the Today Publications Series LLC, a Deadlines Delaware Limited Liability Company Press Copy - Tuesday at 3:00 P.M - Advertisements - Space Reservation - Monday at 5:00 P.M. Ad Material - Tuesday at 3:00 P.M. Camera Ready Ads - Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. February 14, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 3 The Information Center Some After The Blizzard Thoughts SOUTH BOSTON TODAY John Ciccone sections not so. One of many areas make things better. buy a snow machine. As we learned, if a lot of us differ on with some of the But it wasn’t all work over the that really was the solution, it works for more radical environmentalists is snow weekend. Armies of little people one year only. But over the weekend, removal; as in, after a fresh snow fall, sitting on their brightly colored sleds I must admit, like exited little kids, we let’s clear vital areas by picking it up with big smiles on their faces were couldn’t wait to use our new toy. And and dumping into the harbor. We are being dragged around town by parents, use it we did. Not only did we use it to lucky to have the ocean nearby and it grandparents or an older sibling clear our own cars and walks, we went should be used to deposit excess snow. enjoying life and loving the snow. up and down the streets clearing our There is nothing wrong with doing People were out walking dogs; all of neighbors out too. Did we do it to be this, I don’t much care what Al Gore’s whom, human and canine seemed to helpful to our fellow residents? Well, disciples say. A walk around South be happy to be out getting exercise. yes, of course. But there was another Boston last weekend showed that a It’s a good thing when people are able big motivating factor as well. It was storm of this size while bad was not all to take advantage of the positive, even a heck of a lot of fun. The purchase of negative. Everyone who was able to when nature hits them with a pretty big the TORO gas powered snow blaster be outdoors was. Clearing sidewalks, sucker punch. was money well spent to be sure. So, stair cases, digging out the cars and As an aside, I mentioned before that are we saying ‘Bring on the next big back yards became a joint effort with after the winter of 2011, after getting storm’? Um - not really... “Oops, think we all knew it was coming. cooperation and coordination among hit with so many storms, a few of my almost forgot to mention Bob Miller Last year’s winter, though cold neighbors that would impress the neighbors on E.