An Analysis of Ben Stein's Piece in the New York Times and Other Foolishness

"Yes, my father was able to socialize with the heads of the major corporations in America and live on an expense account the way they did, but it was always clear who was the boss. Yes, he got to fly first class, but it was always a struggle to be shown some respect by certain of his colleagues and he often considered quitting."

Oh, boo-hoo.

"I picture our kids bravely taking moral stands on global warming and the polar bears, refusing to “sell out,” get a job or learn anything useful. I think of what I could write to them about their parents’ work."

Wait, what? Global warming? Polar bears?

"Be smarter than Ben Stein ever was. Be a better person than I ever was."

How can we do that without Evolution?!

"Right now, today, thank your parents for working to support you....So start now, and make it a habit to be grateful to your parents. Say you’re grateful and mean it. Do it now, however young or old you are. Do it on Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, every day."

If we are supposed to thank them--and not just dad--every day, then why publish this just before Father's Day? And where is Ben Stein's mom in the story?

Is this news?

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"Love of God and compassion and empathy leads you to a very glorious place, and science leads you to killing people." -Ben Stein

Yup, the Inquisition, Thirty Year's War, Jihad, and the Nine Crusades--LOVEFESTS, all of them.

Ben Stein, either host a game show or go to bed.