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Wall Street Journal
29-06-2025
- General
- Wall Street Journal
You Needn't Live Phone Free
In Steven Poole's review of 'Unplug,' he writes that 'our relationships with our phones are described . . . with the language of substance addiction' (Bookshelf, June 26). From my perspective, the problem isn't the smartphone itself; it's what we view on it. I've dedicated one hour in total for the rest of my life to watching local or national news, viewing reality TV, listening to talk radio, communicating via social media and watching horror movies. As John Templeton so wisely said, 'If you fill your mind to capacity with thoughts that you think are good and productive, you won't have room for the bad ones.' Scott Kaufmann
Wall Street Journal
10-06-2025
- General
- Wall Street Journal
How Great Was Gen. Patton?
Gen. George Patton is considered to have been a fine soldier and leader (Letters, June 6). My father, who received a Purple Heart and a Silver Star in World War II and fought under Patton in the Battle of the Bulge, thought otherwise. 'They called him Old Blood and Guts,' my father said. 'It was our blood and his guts.' Scott Kaufmann
