Mark Wahlberg says he deserves a pardon for beating two Vietnamese men on Dot. Ave. back in the day

Season's Greetings, Roadman. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions regarding a multitude of subjects; however, what about those who have been batteling an incessant battle with mental challenges (which initially contributed to the commission of their crimes: unbeknown to them) and they have counter acted those adversities with the will power to transform from a misfit/rebel mentality to one which consists of a more professional dynamic; a person who has excelled through college and in life in general since the age of twenty five since he or she was first diagnosed with their condition, a person who has learned to accept responsibility for his/her actions and make ammends for any wrong doings, a person who has received extensive counseling services, a person who knows (now) how to walk away from situations, a person who has transitioned from fist-fighting every day or every other day to a person who has the courage, strength, will power, perserverance (in the face of obstacles and challenges), strong keen mental fortitude, religious faith, goals, initiative, and over all positive mind frame and demeanor to aid in conquering life's incessant battles? How about those who once used to be considered throw away citizens of society who want to turn around and contribute/redistribute emphatic compassion back into the very society that initially rejected he/she? Roadman, I am that person, and I am no longer ashamed to say that I've traveled down a dark path in the past---but that's exactly my point. It's the past, and in 2015 and for the rest of this year, it's definitely not going to become a part of my future. I am currently attending various courses at my college in the Psychology/Sociology field to assist those who may need a second--or possibly even a third, fourth or fifth chance like I've had. I want to prove to society that I am a good-hearted, good-natured, compassionate, funny, loving, altruistic individual who is most definitely interested in improving the lives of others. I also want to reduce the stigma that is associated with such of the utter discrimination and hatred that is presently portrayed in the media; which loves to amplify things regarding other scares, such as ebola (lol) or how they love to throw in the fact that someone had "mental challenges". Nothing infuriates me more than someone juding others and making random assumptions about that person or a group of people, absent of thinking outside of the box and remaining so close-minded. I'm not specifying or implicating you, but just society in general. This is why you have those individuals who feel rejected by society going out there and going insane committing mass murder---they simply had no one who cared or had a heart for them. Well, in a nutshell I want to be that person who reaches someone who may be struggling with challenges and may be feeling judged by society ( I still feel judged on a regular basis myself but that is their problem. I have learned how to deflect all of that negativity and foccus on what I really wish to do, and that is to exemplify characteristics of altruism and empathy. Please consider that when you try to examine or prematurely cast judgement on an individual, for you may possibly have not traveled down a similar path, nor have you walked in their shoes. The later is more essential.

They're as American as Apple Pie, if one gets the drift!

The Dolphin, a great seafood restaurant right outside Cambridge's Harvard Square, on Mass. Ave recently closed after many years in business, and what's coming in it's place? Boston Burger, that's who!

There are enough hamburger joints around. We didn't need another one.

of both Mary Jo Kopechne & Martha Moxley would beg to differ!

Ha, that's the movie's tag line! I recall Southie being a bit rough (my aunt & grandma lived there from the late 80s - 90s) but far from the toughest place in America. I thought it was a pretty funny tag line. Marky Mark was originally offered the lead role, but Donnie ended up taking the part because Mark required too much money. Poor Donnie. Forever a discount Mark Wahlberg.

Part of the whole Wahlburgers/Alma Nova schtik that it's a family business (there was a whole spiel on the Wahlburgers menu about it). I doubt with all those siblings those restaurants really need Mark to be pardoned of hate crimes so he can get a concessionaire's license, they both seem to be doing alright.