For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for September 26, 2022

Michael will make the news

What did John and Elly have in mind what Mike’s friends’ outing downtown was? Going to the movie theatre?

I have been beaten, sprayed, and arrested by the police protesting the lack of HIV/AIDS investment back in the late 1980s. I have had a jaded view of the police as a whole since, especially when the scar that runs for 8 inches from the front hairline past the crown to the back starts itching and burning. Luckily it is hidden by my hair from view, but run your fingers in it and you will feel the ridge line.

Michael might want to step back from the front line, just in case.

Michael better move himself before the cops move him!

You should always ask for details when it comes to teenagers

Start worrying John

Where are Elizabeth and April ???

I’m not sure that protesting higher bus fares is a hill worth dying on…

Wanna bet

They are about to get bussed to the pokey. At the increased rate they are protesting. Surge pricing. Inflation. Whatever. Swipe your card for the fine, and have a good day.

better than chanting: ‘we will not be replaced’

When Ellie and John watch the news, they will see where Michael is and be mesmerized! I hope the police have some kind of compassion for Mike being led astray.

They will be on their feet and grabbing their keys!

Sometimes the cool feeling in the heat of the moment leaves our loved ones cold.

Wait a minute and he will be on the news!

As a parent of a grown man may I just say, no John, he is now at the age where you DO have to start worrying about him.

And you will, even if he is 40 :-))

My wife and I are recently enjoying the bliss of the “empty nest”. Yeah, it’s nice.

I’m betting Mom and Dad are about to get a phone call.

Why is that a surprise? Elly did that too, she was in the 1960s, remember?

Their about to be moved, down to jail…

I see that Brian is there, between the police officers next to Michael.

Hmm, I wonder what they’re going to see while watching the news. . . .

They will not be mooooved? They sound like cattle.

Why is Elly heating up leftovers on the stove top? Most people were using the microwave for that by the time of today’s strip.

Proud of the boy! A learning moment coming up. Reminds me of me.

Well,that cancels the BEVERLY HILLBILLIES marathon….

Panel 3: John and Elly said the same thing back when Michael was April’s age.

Waiting for mom and dad to sputtered seeing Mike.

Been there, done that. The ones heading away from you. Time for hats and bats…

This won’t turn out well for young Mr. Patterson, I’m afraid.

Going ‘Dowtown’ to the local Precinct Headquarters…

“Up against the wall!!” Oops, sorry. Wrong decade… ;-)

“Like a tree that’s standing by the water, we will not be moved” Michael and his friends have latched onto one of the all time classic protest folk songs, I wish more people remembered them these days.

When Michael makes the news for that reason, uh-oh!