Or maybe he never left. I have noticed a sudden deluge of posters with a new, upgraded Smokey the Bear, pointing at me and telling me that only I can prevent forest fires. Got it.
My question is why do I need to know this driving down an asphalt street bordered by concrete sidewalks and businesses that have sprinkler systems? I don’t smoke so I won’t be throwing any cigarettes out the window. I am not homeless so I won’t be building any bonfires in the trash cans. I am not so evil that I expect to be receiving any lightning bolts soon. The nearest forest is miles away.
Do I really need to be reminded about forest fires in the middle of town? And I have to pay for it. It comes from either direct transfer of my wealth in taxes or in indirect Robin Hooding by giving tax deductions to people who follow the bidding of government officials.
Just another little way in which we could move toward smaller government, eliminate the deficit and lower our tax bills.
Vote the suckers out.
homo unius libri
People forget that the TOAL ABSENCE of forest fires is what makes the fuel load so heavy for ones that we DO get!
ReplyDeleteLet me get this straight: By trying to play God we do more damage to the environment? Who'd a thunk it.
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BTW, I finally re-responded to your comment on "Unhappy Campers" on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm having trouble keeping up reading, let alone re-posting.
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If only I can prevent forest fires, then the forests are at great risk because I am doing nothing to prevent fires.
ReplyDeleteNow we know who to blame. Maybe we could start a campaign using a rhino as a mascot.
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