There’s a cartoon going around California recently that’s a discussion between a firefighter and a private sector employee. Simply put, it’s hysterical. There are two versions, one with cursing and one without. I’m linking the clean version but personally I think the one with cursing is much funnier.
The reason I enjoy the cartoon is that it speaks to the underlying truth in the ongoing debate throughout California and the US. We have reached a point where our frustration with bloated salaries, pensions, and perks largely out distances the ongoing respect we have for the police officers and firefighters.
To public safety officials I say: Yes, I know your jobs are inherently more dangerous than my office job. No, that does not mean that you get to determine what benefits you want. Anyways, enjoy the cartoon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_itVyZKmrM&feature=sub
Update. After posting, I played around on YouTube. This stopthemadnessnow has several videos up on Youtube including Jerry Sanders rapping about Prop D. Check it out.