What I want to know is where "Piggly Wiggly" got its name!  When I first saw that on the side of an eighteen-wheeler in the movie "Smokey and the Bandit," I thought it was a joke.  Then I moved into the South and discovered that it was for real!  Will somebody please tell me where that name came from?!!!

Probably, though the man should have gone to the parents.  The only time anyone has the right to hit someone else's child is when that person is in a position that is defined as "in loco parentis," i.e., taking the place of the parents.  An example of this is teachers in states where corporal punishment is still allowe...more

If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.  Way to go, McMurray!

Lions are not an endangered species, so what's the fuss?  Disney has done the world a grave disservice by airing movies like "Lion King" and "Bambi."  Too many people can't bear the thought of eating venison because of Bambi, and now those who are perhaps a little TOO fond of the Lion King are forcing the rest of us to...more

Vedism is a precursor of Hinduism, the religion which gave us the caste system that has caused all sorts of socioeconomic problems in India.  It's easy to see where racism would be one of its beliefs.  Given its ties to Hinduism, I think it's probably safe to assume that they don't worship the God Who told us that in H...more

Absolutely not!  This is charity, not business.  If she was SELLING the meals, that would be a different matter, but she's giving them away.   That's what's wrong with government:  They've made it difficult, if not impossible, to perform charity, and certainly for a kid to make a few extra bucks.  A kid can't even ...more

Absolutely.  He's right; she doesn't belong in service if she's not willing to accommodate people with disabilities.

Westboro brought it on themselves.  Yes, they have the right to demonstrate, but holding protests at funerals and memorial services is just plain poor taste.    On the other hand, the "zombies" need to realize that there are those who will absolutely, positively NEVER get "on board," - or "drink the Kool-Aid," as t...more

Who the bloody blue blazes CARES?  I'm going to wear whatever I'm comfortable in, and to you-know-where with the fashion police!