And the Oscar goes to..........

On February 25th, 2007, a grand awards ceremony took place, with much fanfare and hoopla, televised to homes across the globe.

Why were these people being rewarded? Because they made movies, which did nothing to improve life on earth, advance medical technology, or feed the hungry. They did not increase your paycheck, pay off your debts, heal your body, or put out a fire.

In other words, it was a ceremony to honor people that did nothing for anyone else. In contrast, two local policemen, who put their lives on the line every day for public safety, will receive awards from their department. There will be no television cameras, no fanfare, no designer clothes, and no fancy dinners afterwards. They will not be household names, and they will not be driven about in a limousine.

So, in my opinion, the Oscar belongs to..........Our Firemen, Policemen, and Military. When I go to sleep at night, I don't feel safe because Alan Arkin, or any of the other "winners" made a movie. I feel safe because there are real people out there, like Officers Meza and Wilson.