Common Sense....

I'm a "big fan" of Civil Rights. That said, there is a point where "Equal Access for all" becomes nutz.
A good example is the BS in the news lately about a "poor Autistic child" that a mean old church banned. When you see these reports(which for good reason NEVER show the "kid"), you think some waif is being picked on by a bunch of stuffy churchies. What's not mentioned is the "kid" weighes in at 225# and is taller than the average adult US male. The "acting out" that the poor dear did? "clocking" churchgoers. Peeing on a number of things DURING SERVICES(how many of you guys are allowed to "whip it out" and hose down Jesus?). Screaming Obsenities. And much more...
Now, I'm not a big fan of poorly raised average kids and do ignore to a certain point the outbursts of obviously handicapped kids(and adults) in public places...to a point. When "Equal Access" means that the average Joe has to accept getting Peed on or hit simply because the perpetrator is "handicapped" then I have a problem. I have friends, heck I'm MARRIED to someone with mental disabilities. I have no problem telling them when they are being inappropriate. In many cases they didn't now(that's part of their illness!)that they were and are (mostly;>)glad that I prevented them from doing something that later they'd be embarrassed about.Letting them act out is not helping them live in the world....
Truth,
Pat

Finally;>!

I Harvested the 1st of the 'White WOnder' Watermelons for the holiday. It's the 1st Watermelon I've grown here to reach that maturity, so in itself it was a winner but when you add in the taste....It's a WINNER!
'WW' is one of those "Icebox" melons that was developed back when we HAD Iceboxes;>. A 3-5 pounder, it has crisp, sweet white flesh...slightly different than the red fleshed. So, not only will it be grown next yr, I'll try one of the Yellow-fleshed ones as well.
As for the bland Thai Golden MElons, I've ecided to leave them on the vine until they come off easily. Since with the exception of it's blandness it was a success, I'll try other Asian melons...
Cheers,
Pat