Coffee Talk ....

I normally shy away from using e-mails that make the rounds but this one is good as it points out how much things have changed in 50 years.

Take these high school scenarios for example: Scenario 1: Billy goes quail hunting early in the morning and then pulls into the school parking lot with his shotgun in his truck’s gun rack. 1959….vice-principal comes over, looks at Bill’s shotgun, goes over to his car to get his shotgun to show Bill. 2009….School goes into lock down, police called, Bill hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers. Scenario 2: Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school. 1959…crowd gathers, Mark wins, Johnny and Mark shake hands and walk away buddies. 2009…..Police called and SWAT Team arrives. They arrest both Johnny and Mark who are both charged with assault and both expelled even though Johnny started it. Scenario 3: Billy breaks a window in the neighbour’s car and his dad gives him a spanking. 1959….Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college and becomes a successful businessman. 2009….Billy’s dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy is removed to foster care and joins a gang. Scenario 4: Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him. 1959…in a short time Johnny feels better and goes on playing. 2009…..Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job.

How times have changed.