The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck

Let's make no mistake about it, the "religious freedom" laws being passed in this country are the 21st century's version of Jim Crow laws. While everyone is free to believe as they so choose in their private time, laws have been continually enforced in order to prevent one's personal beliefs from impeding on others' rights when in the workplace. "Religious freedom" laws, like Jim Crow laws, are allowing people's personal beliefs and biases to be carried over into the workplace, preventing certain demographics from being treated as equals in the process. For those who are supporting such legislation, claiming that these laws aren't discriminatory and are just about protecting religious freedom, allow me to run through a pair of scenarios for you... Scenario #1 Chip Beelzebub: "Hi, and welcome to The Sweetest of Cakes Atheist Bakery. How are you doing this fine day?" Mary Virgin: "Good, thanks" Chip: "Wha...

I just recently stumbled upon a Facebook post which made me shake my head and I felt the need to rebut. Here's what the post said: "One of my favorite days every school year.... We are reading 'The Little Red Hen' in class. For those who aren't familiar, the brunt of the story is that The Little Red Hen goes through a rigorous step by step process to bake bread. During each step she asks for help from her friends, but they repeatedly have an excuse as to why they cant help. Finally, when it is time to eat the bread the friends are ready to help. Several years back one of my first graders asked 'Mr. Smith....the little red hen....are her friends Democrats?' Hey....at least they are making inferences..." Yes, this story is made up, has been around for many years, and revised more times than I care to count. The actual story, The Little Red Hen , is part of the children's book series Little Golden Books, has been around since the 1940s, and revo...