Nanny State Chronicles I

In my area in MA, gasoline pumps have had the locking mechanism removed from the handle. I was told it was for safety.

It just occurred to me why. In winter, if locking mechanisms were available, people would put the nozzle into their care, get back into their nice warm car waiting for the fill. Then they would get out, creating static electricity from their nylon coat, create a spark and blow up their car.

The world is not getting any less technical. Either people will need to learn about static electricity or they can blow up their car.

Protecting stupid people from themselves just perpetuates stupidity.

Put the locks back on the nozzles!

Why can't they give it back?

Executives say they are overpaid.

Why can't they give the money back or agree to work for less?

There have been a few CEOs who have agreed to work for a $1 /yr.

Famous actors will work for scale on projects they really want to do.

Maybe people who are 'over compensated' accept such pay because they really hate what they do?