Ted Rall for April 15, 2002
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Racism...sexism... homophobia... all toast. Even fat liberation! Now it's time to free the inconsiderate! All across America, a silent minority endures endless persecution. (Man 1: I'm not gonna censor myself merely because some gas fascist doesn't dig fatulance.) (Woman: Wow- look at the time! I plum forgot to say "no" when you asked me out! Bye!) Sometimes the discrimination is subtle. Sometimes not. (Man: The way I look at it. If you're too poor and wimpy to drive an S.U.V. you deserve to die when I rear end your ass!) What kind of country tolerates intolerance of the intolerable? Only in isolated pockets can a possible future of enlightened treatment of the inconsiderate be seen. (Man 3: Need a light for that stogie?) (Man 4: Yeah, and gimmie your car.) Someday soon the courtesy disabled will live in freedom to practice their lifestyle. Until then, it's up to you to do your part. (Man 5: Hi! I live downstairs. I just wanted to let you know that it's cool if you let your tub overflow.) (Man 6: Actually I prefer smoking in bed.)