The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce has erected a new sign in Albany telling out-of-state visitors to “Go Home, Please.” Chamber director Jan Crawford said they added the word “please” in order to “set a respectful tone.” (JAMIE FARR PHOTO)
The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce has erected a new sign in Albany telling out-of-state visitors to “Go Home, Please.” Chamber director Jan Crawford said they added the word “please” in order to “set a respectful tone.” (JAMIE FARR PHOTO)
CONWAY — In an unprecedented policy change, the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, long the foremost local tourism-promoting organization and has changed its motto from "Anything is Possible" to "Go Home, Please."
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I find this to be in extreme poor taste, and won't accept "it's just a joke" as any form of amelioration. Perhaps you are fortunate not to have close friends or family in New York City, where bodies are being put into the refrigeration trucks parked outside of hospitals due to the rate at which they accrue, or an older family member who, if they contract this disease, is likely to come face to face with their own mortality, or own a small business that, while its objects cannot be infected with a virus, is still likely struggling to survive in this decimated economy. But yes, in the age of “viral” media and Facebook posts, I agree that the best way to lighten everyone’s mood is to potentially spark tempers and fan the flames of polarization. Certainly there could be no fallout, as we can be assured that there is no true fear in this situation, no true panic. Ultimately, we are grateful to have the astute journalism of The Conway Daily Sun to lead us through these trying times.
Well said Mr. Michaels. The first thing I thought when I read this article, and one similar to it, was "Wow, what poor taste". I understand this is supposed to be a joke, but in a state where armed residents have already cut down a tree and blocked a driveway due to their fears, I find this joke irresponsible. Peoples fears have caused a lot of irrational behavior already and "Jokes" like this could be the small spark that causes more.
They're just trying to lighten the mood of what everyone has thought even before this virus occured. Well - everyone except a transplant such as yourself. You are no different than the greasy rats that run through your cities. You do nothing but leave a wake of filth as you litter wherever you go. You will never be welcome here.
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Lighten up they are just joking about what everyone is already thinking. Except maybe a transplant like you. Everyone thought this before the virus even occured. The true virus are all of you who come up here. You are no different than the rats that scurry about your cities. You leave nothing, but a trail of filth and garbage as you travel through our state and now much like rats on a sinking ship you are all trying to come up here. You were never welcome before the virus and you certainly are not welcome now.
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April fools.
I find this to be in extreme poor taste, and won't accept "it's just a joke" as any form of amelioration. Perhaps you are fortunate not to have close friends or family in New York City, where bodies are being put into the refrigeration trucks parked outside of hospitals due to the rate at which they accrue, or an older family member who, if they contract this disease, is likely to come face to face with their own mortality, or own a small business that, while its objects cannot be infected with a virus, is still likely struggling to survive in this decimated economy. But yes, in the age of “viral” media and Facebook posts, I agree that the best way to lighten everyone’s mood is to potentially spark tempers and fan the flames of polarization. Certainly there could be no fallout, as we can be assured that there is no true fear in this situation, no true panic. Ultimately, we are grateful to have the astute journalism of The Conway Daily Sun to lead us through these trying times.
Well said Mr. Michaels. The first thing I thought when I read this article, and one similar to it, was "Wow, what poor taste". I understand this is supposed to be a joke, but in a state where armed residents have already cut down a tree and blocked a driveway due to their fears, I find this joke irresponsible. Peoples fears have caused a lot of irrational behavior already and "Jokes" like this could be the small spark that causes more.
You're dumber than the guy you're replying to. Check your facts before posting.
They're just trying to lighten the mood of what everyone has thought even before this virus occured. Well - everyone except a transplant such as yourself. You are no different than the greasy rats that run through your cities. You do nothing but leave a wake of filth as you litter wherever you go. You will never be welcome here.
Thank you, Marz. Rather than denounce my response, yours aids it.
The following reply is not the views shared by the Conway Daily Sun. You have a disclaimer now stop blocking my post and my freedom of speech.
Lighten up they are just joking about what everyone is already thinking. Except maybe a transplant like you. Everyone thought this before the virus even occured. The true virus are all of you who come up here. You are no different than the rats that scurry about your cities. You leave nothing, but a trail of filth and garbage as you travel through our state and now much like rats on a sinking ship you are all trying to come up here. You were never welcome before the virus and you certainly are not welcome now.
You just keep proving my point. Please, post more.
Alex you are welcome. Now go to NY with your family. It's the best place for you to be.
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