Posted by grumbler on August 23rd, 2008 — Posted in Political Correctness, The World Today
Ethically speaking, should all crimes be considered equal? Are some crimes worse than others? Let us take stealing. Here are three different examples of theft:-
1. A kid steals a sweet from a sweet shop because of peer pressure.
2. A mum steals a loaf of bread because she has no food for her child
3. A person robs a store at gun point to fund his drug habit
Should the punishment be equal in all the cases? Personally I disagree. I think that perhaps the kid could be let off with a warning, the mum be given financial assistance and perhaps a suspended sentence and the last person should be punished instantly. Why do I think that. Well the child just bowed to peer pressure and is not necessarily a bad child. The child can be encouraged to be productive in society and can still be taught right from wrong. The mother did what she did out of necessity for her child to survive. But the final case, the person stole because he was rotten to the core.
So in the following case, how should he be punished?
A naked man breaks in to a place to steal
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Posted by grumbler on July 4th, 2008 — Posted in Political Correctness, Strange But True, The World Today
This is why the world is screwed up. A woman decides she wants to be a man. Fine. Takes hormones to turn into a man but refuses to give up her female essence. She / he (not sure if I should say he or she) even decides to follow through and have a baby! Baby was not even conceived naturally. Isn’t this a case of having the cake and eating it?
Can you imagine what this poor baby will have to face? Can you imagine this poor child how screwed she will be?
Yes - the transgendered person (yes, a new word for these screwed up people) had a baby girl (girl for now).
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Posted by grumbler on June 29th, 2008 — Posted in Government Issues, Lamentations, Political Correctness, Politics, Racism, Religion, Strange But True, The World Today
I thought that freedom of speech was a basic human right but apparently there are exceptions to every rule.
Rules have been passed against people saying what they think on T-shirts as it may cause annoyance or inconvenience to some people!
They will soon tell me that I am not allowed my Carper Diem on my blog as it might annoy or be inconvenient to some people.
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Posted by grumbler on February 21st, 2008 — Posted in Political Correctness, The World Today
In case you think I need to prove what a ridiculous world we live, here’s the proof!
The following? are some actual label instructions found on consumer products.
- On Tesco’s Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom) - ‘Do not turn upside down.’
- On Sainsbury’s peanuts - ‘Warning: contains nuts.’?
- On Hershey’s Almond Bar - ‘Warning: may contain traces of nuts’.
- On Heinz Ketchup - ‘Instructions - Put on food’.
- On Boot’s Children Cough Medicine - ‘Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication.’
- On a Slush Puppy Cup - ‘Caution: Ice may be cold’.
- On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding - ‘Product will be hot after heating.’?
- On a chocolate CD box - ‘Do not place this product into any electrical equipment’.
- On toner cartridge - ‘Do not eat toner’.
- On a toilet in sports arena - ‘Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking’.
- On a toilet brush - ‘Do not use orally’.
- On a wheelbarrow - ‘Not intended for highway use’.
- On Aim-n-flame firelighter - ‘Do not use near fire, flame or sparks’.
- On a box of matches - ‘Caution: Contents may catch fire’.
- On Pine Mountain Fire Logs - ‘Caution: Risk of fire’.
- On a fire extinguisher - ‘Caution: Non Flamable’.
- On a Sears hairdryer - ‘Do not use while sleeping.’
- On a different hairdryer - ‘Do not use while taking a shower’.
- On a curling iron - ‘Warning: This product can burn eyes’.
- On a microwave - ‘Do not use for drying pets’.
- On a massaging device - ‘Do not use while sleeping or unconscious’.
- On RCA TV Remote - ‘Not Dishwasher Safe’.
- On a credit card - ‘Payment is due by the due date’.
- On a Beach Ball - ‘Caution: It is not a live? saving device’.?
- On a child’s toy age 12months+ - ‘Not suitable for children under 3 years’.?
- On a jigsaw puzzle - ‘Some assembly required’.
- On insect spray - ‘Not tested on animals’.
- On a blanket - ‘Not to be used as protection from a tornado’.
- On a disposable blade - ‘Do not use during an earthquake’.
- On a bag of Fritos - ‘You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.’
- On a bar of Dial soap - ‘Directions: Use like regular soap.’
- On an infant bath - ‘Do not throw baby out with bath water’.
- On a bottle of Dog Shampoo -’Do not feed to fish’.
- On some Swanson frozen dinners - ‘Serving suggestion: Defrost.’?
- On a cardboard windshield sunshade - ‘Do not? drive with sunshield in place’.?
- On a mattress - ‘Do not attempt to swallow’.
- On packaging for a Rowenta iron - ‘Do not iron clothes on body.’?
- On Nytol Sleep Aid - ‘Warning: May cause drowsiness.’?
- On most brands of Christmas lights - ‘For indoor or outdoor use only.’?
- On a Japanese food processor - ‘Not to be used for the other use.’
- On an American Airlines packet of nuts - ‘Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts.’
- On a child’s Superman costume - ‘Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.’
- On a Swedish chainsaw - ‘Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals.’?
- On a Korean Kitchen Knife (KKK?) - ‘Keep out of children’.
- On a bottle of Little Ones Baby Lotion - ‘Keep away from children’.
- On a frisbee - ‘May contain small parts’.
- On a bottle of Windex - ‘Do not spray into eyes’.
- On a bottle of Pepper Spray - ‘Never aim spray at your own eyes’.
- On another bottle of Pepper Spray - ‘May irritate eyes’.
- On a bottle of Hair Colour - ‘Do not use as an ice-cream topping’.
- On a bottle of Liquid Plummer - ‘Do not reuse bottle to store beverages’.
- On a novelty rock garden set called Popcorn Rock - ‘Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth’.
- On a toilet plunger - ‘Do not use near power lines’.
- On a Dremel Electric Rotary tool - ‘Not intended for use as a dental drill’.
- On Arm & Hammer Cat Litter - ‘Safe to use around pets’.
- On Baby Oil - ‘Keep out of reach of children’.
- On Stridex Foaming Face Wash - ‘May contain foam’.
- On a camera - ‘This camera will only work when a film is inside’.
- On Komastu Floodlight - ‘This floodlight is capable of illuminating large areas, even in the dark’.
- On package of Fisherman’s Friend lozenges - ‘Not meant as a substitute for human companionship’.
- On a bottle of Bowl Fresh - ‘Safe to use around pets and children, although it is not recommended that either be permitted to drink from? toilet’.?
Do feel free to add your own findings in our comments section. I know there are plenty more around but chose to not list them all. There were far too many!
So, the question is, is this political correctness gone wrong or does it just? prove our ridiculousness?
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Posted by grumbler on January 31st, 2008 — Posted in Government Issues, Penny Thoughts, Political Correctness, Politics
Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious — Peter Ustinov (1921-2004)
So is being serious a way of being funny? It would explain politicians!!
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Posted by grumbler on January 13th, 2008 — Posted in Political Correctness, The World Today, blog
I must say it is quite unusual to find a shop that so strongly believes in the 3 R’s. In case you are wondering what the 3 R’s are, they are - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Personally I am a strong believer in the 3 R’s. I feel we waste too much generally speaking. I mean, I must admit that I am one of the first to buy rather than fix. You see I do feel that when fixing something costs almost as much as a new one, I would rather go with a new one where I know it will be under guarantee and is unlikely to break down in the near future. Besides the cost often justifies buying the new product rather than fix. This does not mean that I do not still try to follow the 3 R rule. I do recycle all my unwanted paper and glass, I try to reuse my plastic bags, I try to buy lose fruit and vegetables rather than heavily packaged and where I can fix at a reasonable cost, well obviously, I fix. Anyway, it is nice to know that there are shops who also try to follow the 3R rule. Makes me feel that little bit better.
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Posted by grumbler on November 5th, 2007 — Posted in Government Issues, Penny Thoughts, Political Correctness, Politics
Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliment on the 5th November.
Children traditionally since the 18th Centrury have built Guys to be burnt and begged for a “penny for Guy”! This money? used to buy fireworks to “set alight” Guy. However fireworks for under 18’s has become illegal. It feels a bit harsh that we have become so strict a society and care nothing for tradition.
“Remember, remember the fifth of November,
The gunpowder, treason and plot,
I know of no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.”
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Posted by grumbler on September 28th, 2007 — Posted in Government Issues, Political Correctness, Politics, The World Today
I have been watching? a series called 24. It has left me feeling very insecure. They seem to be able to trace people and they seem to be able to know exactly where a person has been and what a person has done over the last few years or even more.
They say America is the land of the free. However, I suspect that it is only “free” on the surface because if they can monitor you constantly then you are no longer free. Big Brother is watching!
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Posted by grumbler on August 28th, 2007 — Posted in Lamentations, Political Correctness
Someone was telling me that it is no longer acceptable to sing Baa Baa Black Sheep as it is not politically correct. I really cannot see what is not politically correct about it.
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Have you any wool?
Yes Sir Yes Sir
3 Bags full.
1 for my Master
1 for my Dame
and 1 for the little boy
who lives down the lane!
Honestly what is wrong with that? There are black sheep. And the song is about one of them. What do they propose the song is turned to? Baa Baa white sheep? or Baa Baa sheep sheep? or Baa Baa Neutral Sheep?
Political Correctness gone awry I think!
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Posted by grumbler on August 24th, 2007 — Posted in Lamentations, Penny Thoughts, Political Correctness, Politics, The World Today
It really gets my goat that in the civilized world we have gun crime. When I see kids get killed as a result of gun crime, my blood boils. Apparently it is not ok to punish or smack a child but it is ok to have gun crime.
Until crime gets just desserts (fair sentences) then crime will remain. When someone gets life for killing someone, they should be imprisoned for the rest of their life and not 13 years! After all the person they killed will not wake from the dead because life is now just a number of years!
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