Cut off thumbs

[Bubba]

Originally Posted by Highwayman

You're a good man Mud.

No doubt, if I had any reputation points left to give today, Mud would definately get one from me.

[K C Muffin]

Well, I did - so here ya are!

[TexKan]

and me tooooo - boy am I impressed!! Not many house painters like that. For the mayor that is kinda backed in the corner now - I think he may be over reacting with cutting off thumbs and public whippings and such. I think he means well but his message is gonna get lost. Especially since we have been subjected to head loppings and the such. I think they just ought to have to paint their mess themselves IF you can ever catch them. For the kids - I think a sound spanking never hurt any kid - we still practice the art of discipline. I always say I have NEVER seen a kid that would stay out of the street or away from a moving car because they were afraid of a "time out" My kids use discipline when needed and our grandson knows mee maw don't put up with any BS. No means NO.......... not "if ya feel like it" There has to boundaries and consequences for us all. I will state up front it is "my humble opinion" only - spanking is not for everyone and not everyone is responsible or fair enough to understand it. Not every drink makes an alcoholic and not every spanking is abuse.

[Bubba]

Originally Posted by TexKan

<snip> Not every drink makes an alcoholic and not every spanking is abuse.

You're not the only one with that opinion. I think there should be more ass-whipping going on. Maybe the younger generation could learn some respect that way. The "time-out's" sure don't seem to be doing any good.

[Lone Gunman]

When I was growing up if I did something wrong my dad would kick my ass till my breath smelled like shoe polish. I can assure I thought long and hard before I did anything. I grew up in a small town and everyone knew everyone and news traveled fast.

[TexKan]

We got the switches - and usually we had to go pick our own off the tree - ya know how stupid kids are they pick the skinniest switch they can find. Still wonder why none of us ever went out and sawed down a limb for the punishment. Guess we figured they might use it on us...LOL

[Made in the USA]

Originally Posted by Lone Gunman

When I was growing up if I did something wrong my dad would kick my ass till my breath smelled like shoe polish. I can assure I thought long and hard before I did anything. I grew up in a small town and everyone knew everyone and news traveled fast.

Gee, and it worked too didn't it LG!! That's the way it was when I was a kid growing up too. This is just a "guess", but I bet some of today's problems would go away if only parents cared enough to "whip some ass" nowadays!!
But of course, that is not "politically correct"!

[Lone Gunman]

You got it Made. That's a lot of the problem today, people are so worried about being politically correct that everything is going to hell.

[Highwayman]

Originally Posted by Lone Gunman

You got it Made. That's a lot of the problem today, people are so worried about being politically correct that everything is going to hell.

YES!

[lurker]

Originally Posted by Lone Gunman

You got it Made. That's a lot of the problem today, people are so worried about being politically correct that everything is going to hell.

In some cases 'politically correct'ing themselves out of existence.