Bill D, I liked that a lot. I once formulated a set of family laws that included a lot of the things on your list, shopping carts (kids, we are not those people who are always in everyone's way) driving rules, and so on. I've never done anything remotely heroic, so I try to stay out of the way, I guess.

Unfortunately I love rhetoric and get caught up in argument, and am often surprised to find I've been really rude when I was just playing my side of the net. Guest, why be so ungenerous with yourself, offer not even a false name, then expect personal regard? Why shouldn't anyone solipsize you into any identity they create for you, until you bother to offer one? I'm toying with the idea you're a seventh grade p.e. teacher I have a few things to say to.

Sorry Jerry, but there are no openings at our fortune cookie factory--we make MIS-fortune cookies. You're too nice.

I'd mention my wife and kids but I'm saving them for a thread about Things that saved your pointless empty useless life. I just put a quarter in and got rich.