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Apparently my area is now in the 14-20" range. :rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike
(Post 13457422)
Yes and no. Here's the thing: for as much as I believe in individual liberty, the majority of society in this era has proven (IMO) that they are incapable of handling the responsibility of personal liberty. That stupidity and irresponsibility has led to the nanny state legal system of today.
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Originally Posted by icurhere2
(Post 13457295)
Does not compute.
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Originally Posted by icurhere2
(Post 13457317)
The reason I'm able to post now is my 2009 federal tax return has been e-mailed off; the refund is not great but the torture is over for another year.
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Originally Posted by Steph3n
(Post 13457308)
I think one of the single biggest debates arose about TX new seatbelt laws that started in 2010.
Those like myself that believe stupid non seatbelt people should be able to weed out the population on their own, and those that think requiring it is best. :p |
Walking Pneumonia starring MBM3 starting in theatres today. :mad:
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Originally Posted by MBM3
(Post 13457426)
Waiting to hear the results of chest xrays. I guess my cough really was bad!
You have HI waiting for you... ETA:
Originally Posted by MBM3
(Post 13457510)
Walking Pneumonia starring MBM3 starting in theatres today. :mad:
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Originally Posted by photog72
(Post 13457483)
Thank god for a state like New Hampshire with no adult seat belt law. If it helps thin the ranks of the stupid and dumb, I'm all for it.^
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killer whale in Orlando today made it known why that is its name....
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8535618.stm |
Originally Posted by Steph3n
(Post 13457308)
I think one of the single biggest debates arose about TX new seatbelt laws that started in 2010.
Those like myself that believe stupid non seatbelt people should be able to weed out the population on their own, and those that think requiring it is best. :p My decision is economic, not compassionate. |
Originally Posted by Tinkerer
(Post 13457516)
Oh, no! :( Please take care of yourself and feel better soon.
You have HI waiting for you... ETA: Not the answer we wanted to hear from the x-ray :mad: |
Originally Posted by sbm12
(Post 13457585)
If they only affected themselves I would agree with the sentiment. But when they end up in emergency rooms with zero health insurance and more critical injuries than they otherwise would have had they been wearing a seat belt and then they depend on my tax dollars to pay for their enormous health care bills I think that it is OK to tell them what to do.
My decision is economic, not compassionate. |
Originally Posted by Tinkerer
(Post 13457114)
BTW, one thing I really like about the Box is the ability to share perspectives and have a good dialogue ... even when we have very different points of view.
I also like the lighter aspects of the banter and fun and games :D
Originally Posted by ConciergeMike
(Post 13457223)
A few observations upon re-reading:
1. She made a huge mistake in not waiting to write the letter. 2. The comment about putting the kid on the tray tables is excellent poor-taste humor. I'd deck the schmuck that told me to do that to my kid, but at my stage of life the dark humor made me smile. 3. She ran into a bad crew. Luck of the draw. 4. She was unprepared for the trip, and should have sought out more help pre-departure. 2. Agree it was black humor (and it did make me laugh, too, but it was a ridiculous suggestion!) 3. Agree 4. I think she tried her best by making requests, and then when they didn't materialize allowed herself to become overwhelmed. She was probably very emotional because of her sick father, too.
Originally Posted by Tinkerer
(Post 13457279)
Completely agree.
Also, traveling in emotional situations (OP mentioned it was an unplanned trip as her father had fallen ill) can make things harder for everyone involved.
Originally Posted by ssullivan
(Post 13457290)
Yep. I've always appreciated how we can strongly disagree on some topics, including things like politics, but still maintain respect for each others' opinions.
Originally Posted by ConciergeMike
(Post 13457402)
It helps tremendously that a good chunk of us have met and mingled offline. That brings a humanity to Teh Box that other places on FT that are known for their unfriendly nature could stand to benefit from.
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Originally Posted by ssullivan
(Post 13457463)
If you need help with anything specific on setting it up, feel free to PM me on here. I'll be glad to walk you through it.
I have been playing with it for half an hour and the one thing that I already do not like is the fact that I cannot seem to pinch and zoom like I can on my iTouch. You have to double tap to enlarge, and it doesn't increase in size anywhere near as much as the iTouch does. For someone like me with failing reading eyesight that's a big :td: because it means I have to have my reading glasses on, whereas on the iTouch I can enlarge it up the wazoo. :( |
A police officer saw a car speeding down the highway. He started chasing after the speeder . When he got close he saw it was a blonde woman who was actually knitting while driving.
The cop yelled, Pull over! The blonde shouted back, No! Its a sweater! |
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