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The lowest common denominator
Josey1
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The lowest common denominator By: Chuck Heron, Cuisinero Published 03. 16. 2002 at 22:14 PST Whoa! Hold on there a minute! Why are you treating me as if I were a criminal? I have done nothing to deserve this hostility and treatment. Seems like these are common words, or at least thoughts in the minds of citizens across this Nation since September 11, 2001. We, you and I, law-abiding citizens, have found ourselves reduced to the lowest common denominator. We are all dumped into that litter box once reserved for criminals and terrorists.Eight year old girls are victimized by Federal Fondlers at airports. Decent people are singled out, not because of race or costume, simply a computer "quota ding" to be questioned and stripped by feel or x-ray.Thousands of citizen gun buyers have known for years that they were part of the criminal element of this nation. Criminals first, until the phone call says you're at least a plausible risk.All of us daily are reduced to the lowest common denominator in many areas and then allowed to grovel our way back to at least some form of respect. Every day, in every classroom throughout our public school system, children sit with the mental faculties capable of absorbing far more than the teacher can convey, only because the teacher must hold the level and subject matter down to the lowest common denominator of the class to protect some sort of mythical esteem. If the social scientists (read liberals) of this country are trying to convey a fuzzy, warm feel good...everyone should feel equal and happy..attitude they are sure going about it in the wrong way.Folks, this is not just government, it's industry, and it's business in general. I went to fill up one of my vehicles at my local gas station where I do all my motoring business. They would not activate the pump. New policy, prepay before fueling. When I questioned it, I was told that they had been having trouble with "drive offs". What they really told me..or at least what I heard was, "We have changed our policy to account for the scum's that leave without paying and you are one of them until you step forward and pay for your fuel in advance". I had just been reduced to the lowest common denominator. This one, I could handle on my own terms. I cease doing business with them, there and then. Can't always be that positive in many situations faced daily.I'm not one to put a lot of credence into conspiracy theories but I'm beginning to wonder. You know, subjects are a whole lot easier to control than citizens and each day that goes by brings us all closer to the role of subject where we find ourselves surrounded by, and relegated to humanities lowest common denominators.Those that are pushing the buttons know it's getting harder and harder to soar like eagles when we have to strut around, gobbling in unison with a flock of turkeys.We have a mission folks. Our job is to take America Back! It begins with you, me, and our friends and neighbors. Let's Roll! http://www.sierratimes.com/02/03/17/edch031702.htm