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4th, leave water guns at home

My family and I

would like to congratulate Peachtree City and the parade

participants for a wonderful parade. Everything was great

with one exception - the Super Soakers!

Our group of spectators

consisted of five adults and five children under the age

of 6. We attended the parade in front of Ruby Tuesdays.

Directly across from us were two groups of people with

Super Soakers.

These two groups had no

regard for other spectators or parade participants. They

were dousing virtually every parade group, including

floats with seniors, adolescents and children.

I overheard one girl

(approximately 10 years old) say she was hit directly in

the ear (as she was shaking the water out.) Young

cheerleaders were doused as they were trying to do their

routine. Some vehicles were targeted in their open

windows. My group of spectators was hit numerous times

from across the road.

The worst was when I was

bent down with my 3-year-old son and we both got a direct

hit in the face. My son was obviously upset. The worst

Super Soaker offenders were adults; one man was obviously

over 60 years of age.

Please, if you're going to

use Super Soakers at our parade, use some common sense. I

understand the fun of it, but douse the parade

participants or spectators that are carrying their own

Super Soakers. They expect and want a challenge and they

are actively seeking the same wet fun.

Sally Z. Herman

Peachtree City