The question comes up once again after a TSA security officer forced a 95 year old woman to remove an adult diaper. Err, what?
Yep, true.
Yep, crazy.
This story makes headlines because it's sooo out there, but should we be focused on the premise of what they are trying to do? First of all we do not have a right to fly on private airplanes traveling to and from various public airports. From that perspective none of our liberties are really being attacked regardless of the methods they may choose to use. We can simply choose not to to fly if we are so offended and maybe that is exactly what we should do...not fly.
Perhaps a message needs to be sent. Treat me like a terrorist and we'll do worse than any hijacker could. We'll put you out of business.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Wal-Mart Decision
I hate Wal-Mart. Really, really hate them. Love Costco, hate Wal-Mart.
Hate how they come into a small town and intentionally and without mercy attempt to detroy the small businesses that made the town. Too often they are successful.
All that said the Supreme court decision in their favor was the only just thing to do. There is no way that the plantiffs could demonstrate the sex discrimination was unwritten company policy. I hope those ladies who were truly discriminated against proceed with individual suits and I hope there are some attorneys who have the guts to take those cases.
This country needs tort reform and this was a step in the right direction. Congrats Wal-Mart... damn it hurts to say that.
Hate how they come into a small town and intentionally and without mercy attempt to detroy the small businesses that made the town. Too often they are successful.
All that said the Supreme court decision in their favor was the only just thing to do. There is no way that the plantiffs could demonstrate the sex discrimination was unwritten company policy. I hope those ladies who were truly discriminated against proceed with individual suits and I hope there are some attorneys who have the guts to take those cases.
This country needs tort reform and this was a step in the right direction. Congrats Wal-Mart... damn it hurts to say that.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Enjoy today
Why? I have everything I need and far far more than most could ever hope for, so why? Why do I allow myself to be so unsatisfied with where I stand today and instead am permanently fixated on where I want to go, what I want to do and what I want to have.
Too often, as in almost always I miss out on the joy of the moment I am in. Rarely have I reveled in what I have. Even as I write this I think of the things I want. I ahould be enjoying a Sunday morning with my family, really taking in that experience, but instead thoughts of tomorrow and my disdain for it dominate my mind.
I get that complete satisfaction is probably not healthy and we should look to improve ourselves and our position, but shouldn't the purpose of that improvement be central to our thought process, what are we truly trying to accomplish and why?
I don't have those answers, but I would like to.
Too often, as in almost always I miss out on the joy of the moment I am in. Rarely have I reveled in what I have. Even as I write this I think of the things I want. I ahould be enjoying a Sunday morning with my family, really taking in that experience, but instead thoughts of tomorrow and my disdain for it dominate my mind.
I get that complete satisfaction is probably not healthy and we should look to improve ourselves and our position, but shouldn't the purpose of that improvement be central to our thought process, what are we truly trying to accomplish and why?
I don't have those answers, but I would like to.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Adversity
It is in adversity that we find out who we are. Think about for that for a second, we will live thousands and thousands of days, but will truly remember only a handful. We will remember our highest highs and our lowest lows, but if life was easy we'd have neither.
As we continue to move forward and continue to succeed our work will continue to be challenging. The day we embrace the idea that there really is no finish line is the day we go from standing on the earth to holding it our hands.
As we continue to move forward and continue to succeed our work will continue to be challenging. The day we embrace the idea that there really is no finish line is the day we go from standing on the earth to holding it our hands.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Believe in people
Do you think that at your core you are a good, hard working, well intentioned person?
Do you think the same of those around you?
If you answered yes to the first and no to any of the second, why?
I contend that most people want to contribute and they want to do something well. They want to feel good about themselves. I would further contend that most people do not feel good about themselves.
People tell themselves they are not good, can’t do it, won’t get a chance, aren’t significant, etc. etc. etc. Then they go and prove it to themselves everyday, cementing these beliefs in their mind. Wouldn’t it be great if you helped just one person believe in themselves? Truly believe that they were better than they were living, capable of so much more.
Then watch them go out and prove it to themselves everyday, cementing that belief in their mind.
Do you think the same of those around you?
If you answered yes to the first and no to any of the second, why?
I contend that most people want to contribute and they want to do something well. They want to feel good about themselves. I would further contend that most people do not feel good about themselves.
People tell themselves they are not good, can’t do it, won’t get a chance, aren’t significant, etc. etc. etc. Then they go and prove it to themselves everyday, cementing these beliefs in their mind. Wouldn’t it be great if you helped just one person believe in themselves? Truly believe that they were better than they were living, capable of so much more.
Then watch them go out and prove it to themselves everyday, cementing that belief in their mind.
Perspective
Ever had a bad day? Needed some real perspective? It is rare that I consider any day particularly better or worse that any other, but last night I got what I needed.
After eating dinner we were hanging out in the family room when my 23 month old son (as he often does) came over and said “daddy hold you”. So I picked him up; normally he would want me to toss him on the couch or take him someplace that he can’t reach by himself and he probably shouldn’t be getting into.
But then he said, “daddy?”
“Yes, hunny”, I replied.
“I wuv you daddy”
Now he has “parroted” I love you many times, but that was the first time it was unprompted. Words can not describe…
After eating dinner we were hanging out in the family room when my 23 month old son (as he often does) came over and said “daddy hold you”. So I picked him up; normally he would want me to toss him on the couch or take him someplace that he can’t reach by himself and he probably shouldn’t be getting into.
But then he said, “daddy?”
“Yes, hunny”, I replied.
“I wuv you daddy”
Now he has “parroted” I love you many times, but that was the first time it was unprompted. Words can not describe…
Believe in yourself...
I know this; you will have good days and bad, easy days and difficult ones. You will encounter people who believe in you and people who do not.
You are the only constant. There is no one who can make you feel a certain way. You are your own insulation to life’s circumstances.
Ask yourself this; does a bad day at work transition into a bad night at home? Vice versa? Do other people’s opinions of you knock you down or prop you up more than your own opinions of yourself?
Know thyself
There can be a million people who don’t believe in you and only one who does, it doesn’t matter. Just so long as the one is you.
You are the only constant. There is no one who can make you feel a certain way. You are your own insulation to life’s circumstances.
Ask yourself this; does a bad day at work transition into a bad night at home? Vice versa? Do other people’s opinions of you knock you down or prop you up more than your own opinions of yourself?
Know thyself
There can be a million people who don’t believe in you and only one who does, it doesn’t matter. Just so long as the one is you.
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