I’m Tired of Idiots

When I was growing up, I was taught to work hard, no matter how much I might have been made fun of for being smart. My friends and I were shown that intelligence was valued, good grades ensured success, and smart was sexy (well, when we got older [image error] ). Looking around, reading the news, listening to the politicians, I have to say I’m not sure any of that is true anymore.

I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m tired of the stupid people running the world. Even more than that, though, I’m tired of the smart people hiding out and letting the idiots run the show.

• If you don’t understand the human body, you shouldn’t be allowed to regulate it.

• Women are people, not blow-up dolls that can be taken out for your pleasure and thrust back in the closet when you’re tired of looking at us.

• Just because someone has a different belief system than you do, does not mean they are wrong.

• Political debate is healthy; vitriol is not.

• If you don’t stop worrying about getting elected, rather than doing what’s right, pretty soon, it won’t matter anymore.

• There is no such thing as killing in the name of God. Killing is wrong, no matter what.

• Politicians who spend all their time attacking their political enemies have neither the energy nor the resources to develop policies that are beneficial to anyone.

• Finger pointing is immature and distracting.

• There can never be enough medical research or education. Ever.

• Balancing budgets—personal, organizational, state or federal, is important. Very.

It’s time we stopped letting the idiots take control. It’s time we stopped following the loud ones, and started following the smart ones. It’s time for the smart people to step out of the shadows. This isn’t a popularity contest. This isn’t a “wisdom will come later” situation. The “right time” for the smart people to step up is now.