I’m really surprised by the amount of stupidity on this planet – well, almost.  

I love folks who read the headlines and never bother with those useless paragraphs underneath.  Take this one for example:

Hurricane Katrina Rips Superdome Roof

Oh my God the Superdome’s roof has been ripped off!  All those 9000 people will be killed!

No they won’t.  If I may direct your attention to the actual article and the purty lil pictures along side it, you’ll learn that indeed the flimsy plastic lining was ripped off but only two small sections of the roof actually gave way.  That’s two small sections equipped with vents where the wind found a path to bust through.  Besides the arena there’s also a very large cement concourse and underground parking lot.  So if the storm had been nastier residents would have been safe there.  Normally two very small holes in the roof of a ten acre building do not compromise the structure, and this time is no different.

The president’s speech was predictable.  Ya know what would be fun?

And now the President of the United States…

President walking up to the podium, clearing his throat: "These things happen."

And then he leaves!

Ya know what we do here in Monterey when idiot tourists get stuck out on the rocks and the tide comes in?  Of course we save ‘em, but after the medical treatment we hand ‘em a bill.  That’s right, it’s a stupidity bill.  You have the right to be a dumbass and we have the right to charge you for it.  I think the city of New Orleans ought to do the same for folks who ignored the mandatory evacuations then squalled for help when the floods came.  

Stupid Person: “Thank you for saving my life.”

Rescue Guy: “Uh huh, here ya go.”

Stupid Person: “This is a bill for $15,000.”

Rescue Guy: “Yup, these helicopters cost a ton; plus snacks for me and the guys.”

Stupid Person: “What if I refuse to pay?”

Rescue Guy pushes Stupid Person out of the helicopter: “That.”

Here’s a really nifty proclamation the city made: All who abandon their pets and animals will be force to pay and a penalty or fine.  Neat huh?