Opinions for Nothing

Waste

I wouldn't describe myself as an environmentalist or a tree-hugger or a greenie or a damn hippie. I recycle. Usually. I traded in my SUV for an economy car. To pad my wallet. So, when I am appalled by a blatant disregard for conservation and the environment, you know it has to be bad.

This pile of cardboard DVD sleeves* came out of my entertainment center. I was looking for a DVD to put in for the baby and was amazed by how many of the DVDs had these extra cardboard sleeves on them. I pulled off a couple of them and realized they are completely useless! There was no information printed on the sleeves that wasn't also printed on the DVD inserts in the plastic cases.

None of those DVDs were purchased recently so, hopefully, this packaging practice is already on its way out and I won't be forced to write to various DVD distribution outlets. I hate writing angry consumer letters.

*Sorry about the picture quality. I couldn't find my camera.

Dissenting Opinions

In light of recent events, I feel that I should offer up an opinion on opinions. I am completely open to dissenting opinions and welcome both the opportunity to learn something new and the challenge of convincing people to change their minds.

I have one rule: you must make reasonable, intelligent, relevant arguments without resorting to personal attacks.

If you break that rule, I will never, no matter what your opinion, change my mind to your way of thinking. If you cannot support your ideas with an articulate description of your thoughts, you are just wasting my time.