Friday, October 3, 2008

Cross-walked

Yesterday I was assisted across the street with the help of a crosswalker. I should also mention, and this is important, I had a walk sign. Is it crosswalker policy to walk someone across the street during a walk light, which is by the way, alerting you to the fact that its perfectly safe to cross? Could this possibly be part of what is wrong with America today?

Close your eyes. Imagine growing up in a world in which you are taught not to follow walk-lights, and you need a man in a neon vest to help you get to the other side safely. Whatever happened to good old fashioned J-walking. J-walking is a metaphor for pretty much all areas of life. It teaches you to cut corners when you won't get caught, because not to would be completely retarded and a huge waste of your time and energy. The effects of this misguided crosswalker policy are clear: retarded children. Is this what we want for the future of our country?

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