Current Connection #2

Article: "Wolf-McGinnis auction draws interest from around the world"
Author: Donetta Sterling


     When most people think of antiques, they automatically believe that they are old pieces of junk that old people collect. But according to the Wolf and McGinnis family, antiques are old treasures that need to be protected. In the recent article "Wolf-McGinnis auction draws interest from the world," Donetta Sterling informs readers of the background story to the antique auction taking place.
     Now deceased, Alexander McGinnis and John Wolf's antique collection is being sold in a pretty big auction. Sterling explains, "bidders from around the world are hoping to get their hands on some very rare items that belonged to natives Alexander 'Clyde' McGinnis and John Quincy Wolf Jr. along with their wives, have managed to collect rooms of antiques, Indian relics, coins, glass and more." Apparently the Wolf and McGinnis couples collected the antiques for many years and took great care of them.
     Sterling interviewed the daughters of the two families, Mrs. Healy and Mrs. Grilli, digging up information on the story behind the antiques. Mrs. Healy, sharing her parents love for the old relics, states, "'I like to think of the many times my parents went to auctions and wanted others to have the same experience,'Healy said.' My parents would be so pleased.'" I like to think of Mrs. Healy as very kind because she chose to give away her parents  prized possessions instead keeping them all for herself. Although, I am sure she kept some.
     Mrs. Grilli apparently had the same spirit as Mrs. Healy because she too is selling her parents treasures. Sterling, interviewing Grilli, explains, "Grilli said that she and her sister, Florence Calaway, had already taken the items they wanted and there's too much left to try to keep. Grilli said she hopes whoever buys the items will them as much as her parents did." Hopefully the next owners of the timeless antiques will take great responsibility of them as McGinnis and Wolf did. It would be a shame if they did not.
     I, for one, love antiques. When I see them, I feel as if I am going back in time. I love exploring the shelves of antique stores and I hope to collect some once I actually have money.
     McGinnis and Wolf obviously had a deep respect for old treasures and hopefully someone with as much love for antiques will buy them at the auction. 
    

Religious freedom: When does it go too far?

     The freedom of religion, used by most Americans, is one of the greatest rights a citizen can have. We have the right to choose what to believe in, and not be persecuted for the decisions we make. But where does it go too far? For instance, if a religion required human sacrifces would that religion still be tolerated? Understanding the rules of this country, I would say no because it's murder, which is illegal in the United States. However, if the freedom of religion is expressed in that way, isn't that their right? Where is the line crossed? These problems must be addressed,