'Bout an old cowpoke who left a jar full of water next to a pump so the next traveler that needed a drink could start the suction to draw more water out of the well. The note left with the jar explains that the water is for priming, not drinking. And if you trust it, you'll have all the water you can use. The moral is you must think of the next man, as well as yourself. Refill the jar for the next thirsty traveler before you move on. Thank ye kindly, Desert Pete.

In a related topic; I am so sick and tired of hearing how heavily taxed we are as a nation. American companies are usually more highly taxed than foreign ones. But the taxes on the average American worker are often lower than they are in most other countries. Of course, in other countries, they actually get something for their tax dollar, like health care and education.

Republicans would like to reverse that schedule; lower taxes on corporations and raise them for people. Unless, of course, the people get their income from stock or capital gains.