If Santa changed the rules in the ‘80s, I guess that would explain why today the Wall Street bankers get the fat bonuses at year’s end for tanking the economy.
The actuarial odds of being a victim of a terrorist attack is one in 1.4 million. Yet the thought of this causes Americans to crap themselves and readily give up their Bill of Rights; over 60% believe the NSA spy program is a good thing.
I was called to jury duty once, and noticed the D.P.A. dismissed anyone who provided an intelligent answer to a question. He was looking for dweebs who would deliver a guilty verdict, and for another victory with which he could burnish his resume.
A tip of the hat to Harold and the Purple Crayon