Although the telephone recording suggests "business casual" and even gives the hint not to wear shorts, tube tops or tank tops some people are still unclear on the proper attire when reporting for jury duty. Here are some specific guidelines of what not to wear:
1. flip flops (the non discriminate colored Wal-Mart .89 cent variety)
2. baggy sweatpants
3. trucker hat, no matter if you're a man or a woman
4. oversized, bright red family reunion t shirt
5. bedroom slippers
6. warm ups
7. Nike black rubber shower shoes
8. a black, windshield repair, screened print t shirt, especially when worn two days in a row
9. waist length top with skin tight black leggings
10. wrinkled white short sleeved t shirt and track pants
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Revenge
I see that Florida, Kentucky, and Missouri have passed regulation requiring drug testing for people applying for welfare. It's generated quite the buzz on FB, which is where I keep up on current events (who wants to watch smirky Rachel Maddow or crazypants Bill O'Reilly?).
Why the excitement? We're not so obsessed with people playing by the rules. It's not a battle from the War On Drugs, unless those who test positive will be referred for federally funded drug counseling. Although it might create additional jobs for urine analysts, it's won't stimulate the economy because new regulations generate cost.
There is the notion that people on welfare are drug addicts, or mentally ill, or illegal immigrants, or just plain lazy. Guess what? Children make up the largest segment of welfare recipients. Then why the FB post, urging people to spread the good news? It's because whenever the economy goes south we get grumpy and frustrated and we want someone to blame. Children won't fight back.
Go ahead and drug test welfare applicants. It won't affect me personally; I don't spend time worrying that the marginalized members of our society are playing by the rules. I'm more concerned about the wealthiest segment of the population cheating our economy. That definitely affects my day to day life.
Why the excitement? We're not so obsessed with people playing by the rules. It's not a battle from the War On Drugs, unless those who test positive will be referred for federally funded drug counseling. Although it might create additional jobs for urine analysts, it's won't stimulate the economy because new regulations generate cost.
There is the notion that people on welfare are drug addicts, or mentally ill, or illegal immigrants, or just plain lazy. Guess what? Children make up the largest segment of welfare recipients. Then why the FB post, urging people to spread the good news? It's because whenever the economy goes south we get grumpy and frustrated and we want someone to blame. Children won't fight back.
Go ahead and drug test welfare applicants. It won't affect me personally; I don't spend time worrying that the marginalized members of our society are playing by the rules. I'm more concerned about the wealthiest segment of the population cheating our economy. That definitely affects my day to day life.
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