Casino at Fault??? I don't think so!!!

Recently a casino was expanded to allow table games.
The reason for the expansion is to provide tax revenue to the state.

(You can’t have it both ways. Well, Congress believes you CAN have it both ways.
Sin Taxes are used to fund programs that benefit seniors to programs that support the educational system for children. While this tax revenue is crucial to the health of these programs, Congress hopes the Sin Tax will reduce the use of these same products and activities it taxes. Stop usage; increase revenue - ?????
Something is wrong with this picture!!!! BUT THIS IS A TOPIC FOR ANOTHER DAY)

There has been criticism that the casino is not doing enough to stop parents from leaving their children in the car, unattended by a responsible person, so the parent can go into the casino and gamble.

The focus of the criticism was on the casino and the police for not doing enough to stop this. There was hardly a mention of the irresponsibility of the parent. This transfer of blame from the guilty person to, in this case the casino, must stop. It is time to send a strong message, not only to these parents, but to all; we all are responsible for our actions and must take responsibility for the consequences of those actions. We cannot place the blame elsewhere because we made a bad decision.

The punishment to these irresponsible parents needs to severe and swift. We no longer allow something like a “Scarlet Letter”, but as close to that as possible would be appropriate. The names and punishment of these people should be made available to the public.

Our society will continue to deteriorate unless we stop putting blame on others for our inappropriate actions.

Please see:
Essays From a Fed-Up Middle Aged, Middle Class American" By: Andy Strum

https://www.createspace.com/3462397

Find out about politicians, money, government spending, terrorism, the criminal justice system and more. But beware; this book may completely change and disrupt your thinking.
See the new book by Andy Strum
"Essays From a Fed-Up Middle Aged, Middle Class American"
https://www.createspace.com/3462397

Dear Fairy God Mother, Please Help

Dear Fairy God Mother,

We can really use your help.
Many of my friends and I have purchased homes in order to raise a family and become part of the community. We purchased homes we could afford and work hard to make our mortgage payments. We’ve cut back on our cable TV service, our cell phone service, our social activities and spending so that we can continue to keep our written obligation to make our mortgage payments.

We do not decide whether or not to make these payments based on the value of the property. We took on a responsibility when we purchased these homes and are living up to the loan agreements we signed. It is not always easy, but that’s the way life is. It is not always easy.

We understand that there are government programs to help those that do not feel the same way we do. We also hear that there may be more government programs coming for these people. These people are getting help because they over extended themselves. They purchased homes they could not afford; took out home equity loans on existing houses or thought they could make money by “flipping” a home purchase. The government says that they are victims of Wall Street and Big Banks. They did not do anything to be ashamed of.

Many of my friends and I have made stock and mutual fund investments that are now below the price which we paid. Some of the values are even below the margin loan balance on those assets. This is where you come in, Fairy God Mother; how can we get public assistance for investments that we have made that are “under water”? It must have been the fault of Wall Street or someone else, other than us that caused this problem. Why should we be held accountable for investments that we made, when it must have been someone else’s fault?

Please Fairy God Mother send us some of that cash so that we can be made whole.
We’ve learned our lesson and we won’t do it again; at least not until the next opportunity comes along.

Yours truly,
Another Middle Class American who pays his bills and evidently other people’s bills as well.

What Have Parents Taught Their Children About Education

The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn. ~ John Lubbock

Parents need to take responsibility for their child’s education and behavior.

A generation ago, when a child came home from school with a note from the teacher, parents wanted the child to explain why. Now if a note has to be sent home, the parents want to know where the teacher is deficient, after all, their child could not be at fault.

A particular school implemented a policy requiring students and parents to be responsible for their children's absences and missing homework. Parents turned around and sued the school and teachers because the parents wanted their children's failing grades changed to passing grades even though their children were absent 15-30 times during the semester and did not complete enough school work to pass their classes. Subsequently, the school’s office staff voted unanimously to use the following as the school’s actual answering machine message:

"Hello! You have reached the automated answering service of your school. In order to assist you in connecting to the right staff member, please listen to all your options before making a selection:
To lie about why your child is absent, press 1
To make excuses for why your child did not do his work, press 2
To complain about what we do, press 3
To swear at staff members, press 4
To ask why you didn't get information that was already enclosed in your newsletter and several flyers mailed to you, press 5
If you want us to raise your child, press 6
If you want to reach out and touch, slap or hit someone, press 7
To request another teacher for the third time this year, press 8
To complain about bus transportation, press 9
To complain about school lunches, press 0
If you realize this is the real world and your child must be accountable and responsible for his/her own behavior, class work, homework, and that it's not the teachers' fault for your children's lack of effort ... hang up and have a nice day!"

Maybe they should read "Common Sense Required"

Below are some warnings, labels and information that have reportedly been written on common products.

Hair dryer Never use hair dryer while sleeping.
Hand drill Not intended for use as a dental drill.
Toilet brush Do not use toilet brush for personal hygiene.
Dashboard sun shield Do not drive with sunshield in place.


An iron Never iron clothes while they are being worn.
A can of pepper spray Pepper spray may irritate eyes.
A cutlery set Never try to catch a falling knife.

Sleeping pills May cause drowsiness.

Lighter Ignite lighter away from face.

Christmas lights For indoor or outdoor use only.

Baby lotion Keep away from children.

Lighter fluid Contents Flammable.
Sterno Do not use near flame or fire.
Hose nozzle Do not spray into electrical outlet.
Bottom of dessert box Do not turn upside down.
Children’s cough medicine Do not drive or operate machinery.
Insect spray This product not tested on animals.
Rat poison Has been found to cause cancer in mice.
Almond candy bar May contain traces of nuts.
Bag of chips You could be a winner! No purchase
neccessary. Details inside.
Animal crackers No animals were harmed manufacturing this
product.
Television remote control Not dishwasher safe.