A Timely Thought

At this time of year it is fitting that we evaluate traditions in which we may have engaged thoughtlessly. Consider:

Halloween, night of horror, harvest of terror. How can we call ourselves a civilized nation after carving and then displaying the grotesque corpses of pumpkins on our stoops? Stop the butchery and the madness, end the silent screaming of tormented pumpkin souls.

Yes. People for the Ethical Treatment of Pumpkins (pronounced "Pet-Poo") would like to speak with you.

Stop the senseless slaughter!