1. Pedestrian Crossing Flags
Who thought of this in the first place, anyway? I think it is an idea that would appeal naturally to the eight-and-under crowd, but after that, you just look silly. I think we should figure out if they actually make it safer to cross the street, or if all they do is give you a few moments as an honorary member of the Utah Color Guard.
2. Tax Returns
Doesn't this system seem incredibly inefficient to anyone else? Granted, it is a huge country, and we have to manage taxes some way. But couldn't there be a more efficient ways? Perhaps starting with public education about taxes would help--learning a little less about Colonial America in high school history, and a little more about how to maneuver living in this country today.
3. The New Utah License Plates
I saw one out of the corner of my eye yesterday and thought it was an ad for Marlboro cigarettes. That's all.
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6 comments:
I laughed way too much while reading this post, and I was drinking some water at the time, too, so chaos ensued.
I agree about the crossing flags, they do seem a bit ridiculous. During the day it doesn't seem to increase visibility. However, I have noticed people at night when I otherwise might not have if they'd not used something bright like those flags. So that's a plus.
Don't knock tax returns! A lot of businesses and industries thrive on tax returns (ahem, the one I work in, ha). You're probably right though, there's probably a more efficient way to go about it.
I SO AGREE on that license plate. Is that for real? I didn't even know they had issued new ones.
Entertaining as always, Carrie. How about adding this link: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Duct-Tape-Mini-Skirt to your list? Be sure to make a longer skirt so it would be BYU-approved.
Carrie, FYI there is ONE presidential candidate who also feels income tax returns should be reconsidered--by eliminating the federal income tax! Watch Ron Paul as he visits with Jay Leno: http://www.ronpaul2008.com/video-network?channel=1&video=80
~Cousin Kevin, voting for Ron Paul!
P.S. I don't know his position on duct tape miniskirts that April sent in for reconsideration.
"learning a little less about Colonial America in high school history, and a little more about how to maneuver living in this country today."
THAT WAS AWESOME. I get so frustrated by that stuff that you're "just supposed to know"...well, nobobdy has ever attempted to teach me about it! Granted, responsibility is required, but it doesn't make SENSE that there isn't really common education on such things.
By the way...30,000 smarter and more beautiful people THAN YOU? Whatever!
-Nat
Just when I was starting to think that nothing much had changed since we left...they are changing the license plates?! What?? All I can say is that I am jealous. Utah has a plethora of free, fabulous license plates. California has "California" written red script on a white background. Boooor-ing.
Carrie, Carrie you are wonderful and you make me laugh out loud. Keep up the thinking, and I agree with another comment, there ARE NOT 30,000 more intelligent students than you. Maybe one or two, but not 30,000!!
Love, Mom
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