Super-sized reaction to rude shoppers

It was about two hours before kick off on Super Bowl Sunday. My wife and I headed to the Glen Ellyn Dominick's for a few items to bring with us to a Super Bowl party. It seemed that we were not the only ones with this plan because the store was packed with like-minded folks purchasing drinks and snacks. The lines were long, each at least 10 people deep. We had five items so we opted for the Express Lane that clearly stated "fifteen items or less." The young lady and her mate in front of us won on Sunday. They won the Super Bowl of Ignorance. They were not fancily dressed, did not appear to be royalty nor did they appear important, but it seems that they thought they were. With no regards for the masses behind them they stood in the baggerless express line with a cart full of groceries. They heard some grumbles, but their only care was them. They sure showed us all. They showed us that their parents and family failed them, apparently rewarding their boorish behavior. That their peers, neighbors, school and church were of no help to them, turning a back on their ill-mannered ways. Unfortunately it is too late for this couple. They will remain inconsiderate until death, and the polite will just continue to shake their head with disgust knowing that hope is lost among the ill-bred. With all of the recent talk of hope and change one can only dream of a society where respect for each other is more common practice and rudeness disappears.

Ken Gross

Glen Ellyn