Senior Viewpoint
Dick Steinberg has resided in the city of Brookfield for 35 years. He served 34 years as municipal judge and has been an attorney for 50 years. He enjoys tennis, golf, biking and creative writing, which includes legal issues, sports, government and people.
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GOVERNMENT IN BROOKFIELD
My research show that formal local government in the Brookfield area started in 1846 when Waukesha County was split off from Milwaukee County, and the Town of Brookfield was created. Prior to this time Brookfield was referred to as the "Milwaukee Woods".
After 1853 , when the first railroad depot was built, Brookfield was often referred to as "Brookfield Junction." In 1867, a second and larger depot was built at the present site. At that time Brookfield consisted of many small farms, and beautiful green fields criss-crossed by many brooks and streams were served by dirt roads. The area was joined by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad, which also connected the area to points west, such as Waukesha and Watertown.
POLITICAL ISSUES
Now that we have heard from all the candidates for President none of them have taken a meaningful stand on two important
issues for senior citizens.
Crime and Social Security
Now that we have heard from all the candidates for President, none of them have taken a meaningful stand on two important issues for senior citizens.1. Crime. This includes felonies, misdemeanors, and local ordinance violations. Drugs and alcohol is on the rise for both adults and juveniles. Some will say that statistics prove that crime is decreasing, but some statistics are the product of those who have a special interest in the numbers. Not all crimes are reported as such or are degraded by those who report them, and not all those who commit crimes are caught or arrested.
2. Social Security benefits. Senior citizens who qualify for benefits have paid income taxes and the government taxes them again on retirement benefits. This is not fair to those who have worked hard their entire lifetime the enjoy financial stability while in retirement.
SENIORS AND PRESENT GENERATION
This may be a continuing subject matter as it takes place every day of our lives.
Senior citizens reach a point in life when health becomes the most important factor.
GENERATION GAP
This may be a continuing subject matter as it takes place every day of our lives.Senior citizens reach a point in life when health becomes the most important factor.
Senior citizens reach a point in life when their children are adults and have to make their own decisions.
Senior citzens reach a point in their life when their spouse needs more understanding.
Senior citizens reach a time in their life when the peaks and valleys of life are decisive .
Senior citizens reach a time in their life when their is a gap between them and the present generation.
Senior citizens reach a time in their life when the present generation can be more patient with them.
Senior citizens reach a time in their life when their words of wisdom from their experiences is the best they can offer.
Senior citizens reach a time in their life when they have earned respect.
My trip to Normandy, France
A few years ago my wife, Kathy, and I went on a trip to Paris, France, and we signed up for a tour bus to Normandy, a small village where the invasion of Europe took place during World War II.
After a long 3 1/2 hour drive we reached our much anticipated destination. First, there was a walking tour in two small buildings which contained souveniers and exhibits of the military and the invasion plan.
