Happy 18th!!

Under the guidance of our forefathers and current lawmakers, today Girl you turn old enough to legally:

* go into the black hole of debt
* win $100,100,101.o1
* be one of the many votes "lost" in cyberspace on it's way from a Diebold Voting machine to paper accountability
* marry a person of at least same age and opposite sex
* and play nicotine roulette.

Did I forget to mention, you may also now give your life to the cause of the "War on Terror". No, wait . . . we were already victorious over that one. It's the "War on Religion" ... Shoot, that's not right either. Dang it, I can't remember what this war is called.
(Keep in mind if choosing this one, to pack some food in that backpack of yours, because I will be hitting you over the head and posting you to Canada!)

By strange contrast, I am sorry to inform you that you are NOT responsible enough to:

* enjoy a cruise without a person over 25 years old
* go line dancing at a bar
* rent a car
* and most hotels will turn their nose at you.
(Unless of course, it is for rest and relaxation in Iraq.)

So, Happy Birthday to YOU!
and
Welcome to the crazy contradicting nonsensical laws of the
"REAL WORLD!"