A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures. It makes no sense to talk of self-government to a man who cannot even govern his own behavior. David Crockett Fear of death will not prevent dying, but it may prevent living. It does not exist in nature, nor do children of humans as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure.
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
While first quarter earnings will still hover in the double digits, third quarter looting, fires and mass hysteria may erase prior gains. The redneck, as I define it, is someone both conscious of and comfortable with his designated role of cultural jerk. While hillbillies and white trash may act like idiots because they can't help it, a redneck does itto spite you. A redneck is someone who knows you hate him and rubs that fact in your face. The world is filled with violence.