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Mom And Toddler Kicked Off Continental Flight For Talking Too Much
@hoo_foot: LOL, "important instructions." I don't think that speech has changed in 30 years.
Mom And Toddler Kicked Off Continental Flight For Talking Too Much
@Jim (The Canuck One): How is that a sense of entitlement? Isn't that just insistence on one's rights? Shouldn't we all insist on our rights? If you want a world where children never grace your field of vision, you're out of luck.
Mom And Toddler Kicked Off Continental Flight For Talking Too Much
@Televiper: We do pay one of those. It's called BUYING A TICKING FOR THE KID. As long as they're 2 or older, they pay full adult price for their seat.
Mom And Toddler Kicked Off Continental Flight For Talking Too Much
@Saboth:
a) Do you really think that's true? The demographic information I've looked at says differently. I suggest you back up that assertion with actual proof. Can't? Then sit down, kiddo.
b) Assuming for a moment that it is true, where do you think that'll lead? I am personally glad that you've chosen not to propagate your own portion of the human genome, all things considered, but suppose society really is "turning" and everyone in your generation chose to do that. Are you comfortable with the eventual results of that choice?
@everyone else: The problem I have isn't with people asserting that parents should "control" their children--of course a certain level of discipline should be maintained. Of course courtesy should be shown to others--I'm so hypersensitive to my kids making noise that I will rush them out of whatever public place where they might be having a problem so as to avoid causing offense. I may err on the OTHER side of this equation.
No, the problem I have is when the line is crossed from suggesting that courtesy and discipline should be employed by parents to suggesting that kids are sub-human, a nuisance, worthless, or have other than full human rights. Or that the choice to be a parent somehow lessens one. Or that the very existence of children imposes on your world. Sorry, feeling that way makes you a douchenozzle. Welcome to humanity--there are others in here with you, had you heard?
Mom And Toddler Kicked Off Continental Flight For Talking Too Much
Parent here.
I realize that you privileged, self-righteous, articulate, educated, Starbucks-drinking, iPod-wearing, insanely hip and knowledgeable, up-and-coming little "we are the future" shits who pass for young adults these days are just playing the role society dictates for you. I did it too, when I was your age, back in the 18th century. Conformity is as strong a force today as it has ever been.
We breeders realize that our diapered little land maggots who waste your air, disturb your peaceful sonic environment, and violate your sense of justice and morality would never, ever act this way if subjected to your fearsome and experienced parenting skills. Skills that you choose not to use, in your infinite coolness, since you are living your awesome lives and believe that the very existence of children is a crime.
Sorry! We didn't mean for you to see something that scarred you for life, like poop. Sorry! We didn't mean for you to actually hear someone throwing a fit or having a breakdown because they're tired and hungry. Sorry! We accidentally exposed you to the sight of a less-than-perfect child. We can only hope and pray that your sensibilities are not permanently damaged.
We're sorry that we chose to reproduce. We'd like to apologize to each and every one of you for daring to think that we were ever qualified. We should have left it to you, because you will clearly be so much better at it after you've had your fill of binge drinking, spring break, girls gone wild, cheap internet porn, bluetooth headsets, apartment living, world of warcraft, xbox 360, and smug superiority.
We'll all just go die now. Sorry.
Geek Squad Hatched Plot To Harvest Porn From Pornstar Jasmine Grey's HardDrive, Days Before She Died In Car Crash
I agree with those who are saying this post is exploitative. The car crash has nothing to do with the incident, which was bad enough. Nor does her status as a porn star.
Let's try to elevate the level of dialog here, Ben. Knock off the appeals to sensationalism and emotion.
I would like to add that that poor girl was a real beauty, but physical characteristics notwithstanding it's always a waste when a young person is killed. :(
@mefinney: In today's world of FICO scores it's pretty much a non-starter to not have a credit card. I mean technically you can go without a great credit score, but it makes life so much easier, and not just in the financial world... employers are running credit checks on people now, as are insurance companies.
Subway Is Not Ashamed: First Fast Food Restaurant To Put Calorie Info On Menus
@MercuryPDX: Thank you, I'll do that.
Budget: Cash This Check And You'll Be Enrolled In A Service You Don't Want
@Shadowman615: Stop Payments cost money (a lot more than 10 bucks.)
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OECD Says US Broadband Network Is Flailing; Telecoms Respond, "You Mean Superior!"
@tazewell78: So let me get this straight. You are for, or against consumer choice in broadband providers? Because that's really what this is about. Whether or not our ranking is a couple of ranks higher when "adjusted for density" is beside the point. That claim is simply being used here as an argument for provider choice.
Are you really trying to say that a local broadband monopoly is good?
I can't think of any reason why any consumer would be reacting this way to this post unless they were a) a telecom flak (an idea that is bolstered by the fact that over half of your comments are flames on telecom-related posts here) or b) somehow offended by the idea that the USA was falling behind in something. What's your angle, "Peter Schaeffer?"