This is true, now that I think about it, and shows why the nanny state needs to eliminate all sources of adversity. Character is formed in adversity; eliminate the adversity and what you are left with are a society of lotus eaters incapable of resistance.
Top notch, sir.
ReplyDeleteYou're too kind, Dearieme. That one has been in my notebook for ages. Didn't think anyone would like it.
ReplyDeleteThis is true, now that I think about it, and shows why the nanny state needs to eliminate all sources of adversity. Character is formed in adversity; eliminate the adversity and what you are left with are a society of lotus eaters incapable of resistance.
ReplyDeleteNicely put, Akaky.
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