DailySusan Humor Blog

IT’S A WONDERFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

I was pleased to read that a district judge in North Platte, Neb., John Murphy, issued a ruling last week that blasted people who try to outshout others to try to get their way. He lamented that public discourse is being coarsened “by their willingness to degrade and debase those that oppose them.” Hear, hear! That’s just what I advocate: vigorous, but classy use of our First Amendment rights to free speech.

Then why, oh, why, did I smile when I saw the banner outside the downtown Elkhorn liquor store? Emotions are running at a fever pitch against Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey for promulgating annexation against small-town neighbor Elkhorn, and I’m one of the opponents.

The liquor store owner’s nickname is “Big Dog.” He’s about seven feet tall and 1,200 pounds, give or take.

His banner, which made me smile but exposed my hypocrisy, bigtime, reads:

“Big Dog Says, ‘Bite Me,’ Mayor Fahey.’”

At least you can tell he was kidding. Kind of.

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Prayer request: We pray for another sweet teenager, Lord, whose name is Jayne, and who is struggling with her academics this spring. She tries so hard, Lord! She means so well! She is smart in lots and lots of ways. But it’s a tough struggle with the difficult classes she is taking. Father, grant her some success as the semester comes to a close. Reward her determination and hours of study with much better grades on that next report card. (2 Timothy 2:6)