The Arizona "Stupid Motorists Law" and How You Might Want to Remember It Today

 

You're on your way to work, but you see the road ahead is covered in water.  You have no way to know how deep the water is, but you've driven this path so many times before, even during heavy rain, so you are 80% sure you can make it through.  Despite signs and barricades suggesting otherwise, you press on and the next thing you know, your car engine gets flooded and dies.  You're now stuck in 3 feet of rushing water, and you're being swept away with the flood. 

"But, sir!  I could swear it wasn't that deep."

According to an Arizona law referred to as the "Stupid Motorists Law," you can be held liable for the costs of your own rescue.  As stated by section 28-910 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, a person who is convicted of violating this law may be held liable for the costs of their rescue and charged an additional fine of no more than $2,000.00. 

Why is this important today?  Because southwest Arizona is about to be hit with a tropical depression.  It isn't everyday that a storm worth mention hits Southern Arizona dead-on as this one will, but...

"Bitch, it's on!!"



Now, it's important to note that the "Stupid Motorists Law" is merely a deterrent, and very few people have actually been convicted.  That being said, DO NOT be one of those few people this year.  Try explaining that one to your friends and family.  So, be careful, Arizona!  Drive safely, and don't be a stupid motorist.  



Defend yourself from religious zealots... by practicing religion.

Time for a change of pace.  Here's something pretty groovy.

Judging by the heavy-seated support for Kim Davis, it is clear that the disturbing new trend of religion-based discrimination is receiving favor among many Americans.  It may soon be okay to be denied service based on your religious beliefs or lack thereof.  My suggestion to my 2 or 3 followers is simply this:  use it against them.  

I'm not saying it's okay for you to be a jerk to anyone, but merely state that their religious discrimination is impeding on your religious liberty.  If you aren't religious, then just make one up!  According to the IRS, it's super easy, and I'm sure by now you've seen John Oliver show you how it's done.  If not, enjoy this video. 

Personally, I will name my church "The Church of Holy Toledo Ohio (no comma needed)," because "Holy Guacamole" was already taken.  Anybody is welcome to join me on Sunday afternoons, where we will have fellowship in the TV room (while football is on).  Our mantra will be simple:  "Don't be a jerk."  Therefore if anyone is a jerk to you, you can say they are impeding on your religious principles.  

Kim Davis, you are no hero! (An open-blog letter)

I was trying to find a song appropriate for Rowan County, KY. 

Dearest Kim,

Welcome back to the world, and congratulations on your release from jail.  This is an accomplishment that close to 1% of the American population can't even boast on. You must be ecstatic.

Yes of course you are.

Wait, what?  You encourage us to press on, and not give in (I'm assuming to the support of gay marriage)?

I hate to point out the obvious here, Kim, but you agreed to uphold Judge Bunning's order to not interfere with your court's ability to uphold gay marriage.  That is basically giving in, and if you claim any moral victory in that, then you should have been doing that to begin with.  Oh... and you're a hypocrite.  

That said, the real glory of God in this is that more Americans now support gay marriage.  I guess they just kinda realized that gay marriage really doesn't affect them.  

Still, gay people have to deal with religious zealots, like you, who practice discrimination under the guise of "religious liberty."  Let's be clear on this.  Your religious opinions and ability to worship  are not being threatened by gay couples coming to you for a signature.  

By your actions, the only people threatened are people who do not worship the same god as you. This has been more evident by the actions out of the Christian community lately.  

"Gay?  No cake!"

No pizza for gays!  Christians, give me money!

Then when there's negative feedback, you claim that your religious liberties are at stake!  Let me explain to you how you are a detriment to your own cause.

1.  You have changed the very definition of "religious liberty," which is the freedom of religious opinion and worship.  You have made it okay for others to deny service based on their religious beliefs, when time and time again the realm of popular opinion defines that as flat-out discrimination.  

2.  You are an elected official with a duty to uphold the laws of the land. Any moral victory you claim in any of this doesn't make you a hero, it makes you an oppressor and a hypocrite.

People are confusing Labor Day for Memorial Day with one Meme.

 

 

Several people on social media have shared a viral meme about showing respect to our fallen troops.  It's a lovely sentiment, but they have the wrong holiday.  Today is Labor Day, and is to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers.  The confusion has actually reached comical lengths.

 

 

The Facebook page responsible for this meme even had something to say to their re-posters.

 

... you dolts!

 





As laughable all this really is, it shows that a large group of Americans does not know what this holiday really reflects.  It is a yearly national day of tribute to the contributions American workers have made to the development and success of their nation.  So here's to all you fellow laborers!  You are all awesome, and this day is yours!