I counsel all young folks who will listen of the consequences of their
actions. They are followed virtually forever. With so many laws, so
zealously enforced, they can't live down small crimes. I mean, in the
forties, when a felon was released from the Pen, they gave him 20
bucks, a suit, and a bus ride somewhere. Today, they want keep track
of you forever. well, some government employee will have a job doing
it, but many of us will pay the taxes for his/her salary. Hell, if you
pee behind a pole and get caught, you're a sex offender, with
attendent registry and following......paid for by the taxpayers, of
which there are fewer, 'cuz of the aforementioned drug use, etc.
When I was growing up, reading Alley Oop, he'd hit a woman over the
head with a club and drag her back to his cave. Today, you have to
choose your listeners carefully to even remind them of this accepted
conditioning. Sure, we know it's a joke, but not all take it that way.
How 'bout when my neighbor got within three blocks of home before
smashing his new Olds into a light pole; Officer O'Reilly showed up
and dragged the drunk home by his ear. The missus administered
justice, for a long time. No DUI, sr22, classes, etc. All the
rigamerole today makes alot of jobs, but I'm not sure if we're better
off. Freedoms sure are diminished. While I'm at it, I remember a kid
that brought a GASP, GUNSTOCK, to school for refinishing in a shop
class. SHUDDER.... how could we even think such a thing
today?
I'd like to meet Jay and his family someday. I've got more than a
feeling he's doin' it right. anersI thank him for his postings.