The system of busses for the September 2013 Mumford & Sons concert at Francis Field is a rehearsal for the parking and people-moving logistics that will be needed when President Barack Obama and Pope Francis visit St. Augustine in 2015. The President and Pope are expected to visit during our 450th commemoration, honoring the place where the first Catholic Mass in North America was said on September 8, 1565, as African, European and Native American cutures interacted for the first time together.
The City of St. Augustine's system of busses and parking lots for Muford & Sons will prove itself. One day, there will be 1928-style trolleys connecting the elements of the st. Augustine National Historical Park and National Seashore. But for now, busses will do the job, helping many of the 25,000 concert goers get to where they're going.
Over on the St. Augustine Record website, the "Anonymice" -- spiteful cognitive misers full of hate -- are cluck-clucking and clicking their heels. They know nothing about Mumford & Sons' music, or their fans. This mellow group and their fans are exactly what our City needs -- young people who love our City and appreciate its history and beauty.
As to the "Anonymice," aren't these the same people who opposed our City's Fair Housing ordinance (amended December 10, 2012 to ban sexual orientation discrimination)? Are these also the same people who supported racism and corruption in our City and County governments? Are these "Anonymice" the same people who mocked those of us doing something about environmental racism (former City Manager dumping 40,000 cubic yards of solid waste in our Old City Reservoir)?
Forgive them.
And wear their scorn as a badge of honor.
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