I’ve been noticing, for the past couple of years, a rapid decline in discipline.  There are many specific instances I’ve noticed, but mainly it seems to be across the board.

Speaking of boards, would I want discipline brought back into schools via paddling?  Yes.  The only problem with that though is the people doing the paddling might not be disciplined enough to know when paddling is appropriate.

Are we in the situation we’re presently in because of discipline or a lack thereof?  My answer to that would be yes also.  We have been spending freely and lending institutions have been very willing to help us spend more.  The result is a recession – officially as if we needed someone to make an official announcement.

People have been losing their jobs in many industries and thus disciplined is forced upon us; we can’t spend what we don’t have.  We will see how this plays out, but I hope we get past this quick.

Where else do we need more discipline?

These are tough times for our society, huh?  Everywhere you look or every time you turn on or listen to the news, the state of the economy is top news.  So, based on what we already know, there’s no need for me to regurgitate the woes of the economy, right?  Well, at least not today.:–)  So, let’s be entertained today.  I found the following incidents on the internet and they had me, um, scratching my head in disbelief.  I’d like to know what you think, so here goes:

1)  Man Calls 911 After Subway Left Sauce Off Sandwich: In Jacksonville, FL, a man called the 911 to complain that Subway left sauce off of his spicy Italian sandwich.  He then called back to complain that the officers weren’t responding quick enough.  He was arrested for making false 911 calls.

2)  Man Calls 911 To Report Slot Machine Stole His Money: In Tampa, FL, a man called 911 twice to report a slot machine, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, stole his money.  He was arrested for making false 911 calls.

3)  Alleged Car Thief is Car Jacked: In Salinas, CA, a man who previously had stolen a pick up truck was car jacked for the same pick up truck he had stolen.  It seems that the man was sitting in the stolen pick up truck at a 7-11 when he was carjacked.  The carjacker told the thief to start driving.  Soon after, the truck ran out of gas and the carjacker told the thief to get out and push.  But, the thief ran away and called the police.

4)  Bandit Bungles Cafe Holdup, Leaves A Tip: In Metairie, LA, a man, dressed as a woman walked into a cafe at 12:45 a.m. and ordered 2 doughnuts.  He opened up the purse he was carrying and handed the employee a $5 bill.  When the employee opened the register, the man pulled out a gun.  The employee screamed and dropped to the floor.  The man then ran out of the cafe, leaving behind his doughnuts and $5.

I could go on and on about unbelievable incidents that have recently happened, but I think I’ll give you a chance to digest the ones I’ve listed.  Also, I’m sure you’ve heard of some crazy stuff happening in our society.  I’d be interested in hearing them as I could use a good laugh.