Yesterday, I was thinking of two contradictory characters. One is Amelia Earhart, America's aviatrix and the other is Nadia Suleman.
The formula I conceived yesterday was:
Amelia Earhart > zenith
Nadia Suleman > nadir
Amelia stood ahead among her generation, becoming a record breaking pioneer flyer. In sharp contrast, Nadia represents the irresponsibility of the 13th generation, to which I have the dubious dictinction of belonging, ref: Generations, William Strauss and Neil Howe, (ISBN 0-688-11912-3).
Do the words nadir and Suleman have etymological link? Nadirshahi means pillage in Persian or Urdu. And, Suleman's irresponsibility has caused US taxpayers to fund her children who are totally innocent. The doctor who performed the operation should be immediately asked to pay for her children's health, education and upkeep.
The medical industry has to maintain a minimum of ethical standards. This is United States not Iraq or other third world mecca of quacks.
I wonder how many college girls can remember Amelia's achievement. Are 99s no longer revered? God save America!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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