What do you think?

BB's 4th grade English teacher has posed the question, which do you think is better, the past or the present? Naturally most of the children have chosen the present. As I read BB's paper defending his choice of the present I began to really think about this question, which is better?

I have chosen the past. BB's reason's for the present are similar to mine for the past.

Technology: this is the day of email, text messaging, and GPS. Well I don't know about you but I prefer talking on the phone or just walking across the street for a good hearted chat. As far as GPS goes, I can't find my backyard with a map let alone navigate a GPS. What ever happened to the good old "Go about a mile and turn left at Mr. Jeff's BP"? That's GPS at it's finest!!!

Medical care: stem cell research and cloning is just freaky, and antiobiotics are way over used and not getting the job done anymore, need I say more?

As far as video games, computers, and other such modern entertainment gadgets: well, who remembers the good old days when you came in for lunch, a band aid, a snack, and a jar to catch lightning bugs? BB and DQ, you will not get a cell phone so I can call you to come home because I can just stand out on the porch and call your name!! (smile)

Please don't misunderstand, I have become just as spoiled by all these modern day conveniences as everyone else, but man don't you miss chasing the ice cream truck???