Category Archives: Social Commentary
Masks
One of the ways to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus is to wear a mask over the nose and mouth. For some reason, this has resulted in many people losing their shit and in many cases becoming … Continue reading
Settled Science
Occasionally I will hear that some issue is “settled science.” Often it’s in the context of some controversial topic such as climate change. The consensus among climate scientists is that climate change is real and man-made. They tend to dismiss … Continue reading
Generational Hostility
There are a lot of snide comments about people who, because of their age, don’t know things, or can’t do things. Older people natter on about “kids these days,” while younger people often dismiss elders as being technologically clueless. It’s … Continue reading
Disagreement Is Not Bigotry
Some years ago, a woman asked me whether I was in favor of gay marriage. I said that I was not. This led to her becoming angry with me over my obvious homophobia and bigotry. Clearly I gave the wrong … Continue reading
Roach Eating Contest
Man dies after winning roach-eating contest in Broward : The contest was to win a python from a pet store. You know, it’s one thing to drop dead after running a marathon. Even if you didn’t finish, if you got … Continue reading
He Never Said It
This is probably one of the least urgent matters that still manages to trouble me…
Hero’s Welcome
According to this article, a lifeguard was fired for saving someone’s life. Supposedly, by abandoning his post to run to the rescue of a drowning swimmer, Thomas Lopez endangered the lives of the people Lopez was supposed to be watching.
The Dangers Of Combat
A New York Times article reports that more of our soldiers are dying as a result of suicide than from enemy fire.
Missing Persons
A recent news article informs me that a man kept his deceased wife’s body in a freezer for the past ten years.
Reasons And Excuses
I’ve often felt annoyed, even angry at people who offer bullshit reasons for not wearing a mask. They cut down your oxygen. They harbor germs. They show that you’re living in fear. They show that you’re afraid to use your … Continue reading →