A New Day Dawns

I often wonder, exactly how far into a corner you can back an animal into a corner, before the fight or flight instinct kicks in. I guess it really depends on the type of animal. Some, like a Raccoon for instance, is a terror to the aggressor when backed into a corner. Others, like a Rabbit only pee themselves in terror at the approach of the aggressor.

I guess we as humans have to find our 'totem animal' and know how far we are willing to back up. I do not know of any TMC members who are Rabbits, at least from the observations of the feedback from the posts. I think most are like mild carnivorous creatures, content to keep their eyes open and quietly watch for the approach of danger. A select few are like the wolves, who though never seen, stalk the enemy quietly from beyond the tree line. Waiting to alert the other wildlife or for a first line of defense till the rest arrive to support them in the cause. The last of us are the antagonizers, like bears who steal the picnic baskets or birds who poo on the freshly waxed cars. Keeping them focused on a mild irritation to keep them aware that we are many.

What brings this to my mind is the level of stupidity that the ‘powers that be’ seem to display. Yet, we are supposed to accept the idea that they know best how to run things.

Why is the Welfare office right next door to the Parole and Probation office?

I sympathize with the needs of children whose parents are stupid and violate the law. But, by the same token, stupidity gets you a check from the government. It is very disheartening to be out during peak work hours and watch people sitting around doing nothing. Granted they do not have the finest car, if any car at all, but everybody is capable of something.

It may seem cold at first but, really think about this and be honest with yourself. For this scenario, consider the voice activated technology in the world today, as well as the way technical support or customer service was handled by the last company you called. Knowing about databases and that all of the answers are computer driven in front of the person on the phone.

Now ask yourself this: ‘Would you rather pay a few dollars more on the price of a product or just have the system adjusted so that disabled Americans could earn some money answering your calls?’

Could a girl with no legs do a better job answering your call than ‘Hadji’? Would she be willing to make money doing that? A call center operator makes $9-17 an hour at a 40 hr week for $12 with 32% taxes taken out that would give her $1,860. Now even if we figure in some crazy $500 a month extra expense for retirement or medical insurance or maybe my math is really bad, that leaves her with $1,360. SSI full disability is only $600 a month. Social Security Disability max is $1,400 a month.

Think about it.

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