We live in a intolerant time. I live in the area of Stonington, Connecticut, USA,. Stonington Borough, is Ct's. last commercial fishing port, and is quite picturesque. This has attracted quite a few part time residents who come from places that start with New. Recently a man bought a house with a wonderfull view of the harbor and it's 19th century light house. Shortly after moving in he complained to the town council that the fog horn on the light bothered his afternoon nap, (this is a fishing port mind you), and succeded in haveing the fog horn silenced, much to the dismay of the local fisherman. Most recently a complaint has been filed about the offensive fish smell along the waterfront, and action is being taken the force the fishing boats to land their catch in Rhode Island. Fishing has been the local industry for over 200 years, (I realize that's not very long for some of you, but it is for us), but new part time residents aren't concerned with local tradition or history. I'm aware this has nothing to do with bagpiping, but it has to do with tradition.
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