Parade July 4, 2011, Brings Letters July 12, 2011 July 16, 2011 Some held captive in neighborhood by parade My family (and others) were held prisoners within our subdivision due to a 4th of July holiday parade that f was held along 1200 West, r in the Marriott-Slaterville/ Ogden area for nearly 45 minutes. Motorists were not allowed in or out of the area because of police blocks at both ends of 1200 West, which is the only road leading in or out of the housing community where we live. Plans to do other things with family and friends were interrupted and could not take place. One of my adult sons completely missed out on plans to join a group of his friends for a run in South Ogden because he was unable to drive out of the area, due to police blocks. July 4th is celebrated as a day of freedom here in America, and yet on this very day my family was held prisoner and not allowed to enjoy the day as we chose. I wonder how many more future events will keep my family from doing what we choose on other holidays, simply because there is only one roadway leading in and out of our community. Pete Tefertiller-Basset Marriott-Slaterville Leave earlier if imprisoned by parade Regarding the July 12 letter, "Some held captive in neighborhood by parade," although the situation was unfortunate and admittedly ironic, the writer should have been aware that many parades take place on Independence Day. I find it hard to believe that she had no idea whatsoever that such an event was happening on her road. If she had been aware, she could have planned around the parade, and possibly left earlier from her home. She's right. America is a country of freedom. But think of this: Our troops in Iraq don't get to see a parade. So perhaps instead of wallowing in her anger and frustration, she should have made the best of what she had and enjoyed the parade instead, as all true Americans would. Taylor Marie Warren Roy 93