Captain Quackenbush's
Lighten Up a Little and Laugh
RECEIVED Tue., Oct. 21, 2008
Dear Editor,
In response to the two letters ["Postmarks" online, Oct. 17] about the “Register to Vote: Or the Kitten Gets It” cover [Oct. 3] that seems to have gotten the dander up on a few readers, I feel compelled to speak for the rest of us animal lovers who still have a sense of humor. I am one of those folks who prefer the company of animals to people any day. And I have six, count 'em, six cats who share my domicile. And I thought the cover was hilarious! It's a keeper. Don't you get it? It's irony, simple and effective. There is arguably nothing cuter in the world than a kitten, so threatening its furry little life with the cold end of a gun barrel if you don't register gets your attention, makes you remember, and, if you still possess a funny bone, makes you laugh at the absurdity of it. It wouldn't work with a baby. They are not that cute. The point is life is a good deal more enjoyable if you lighten up a little and laugh.
In response to the two letters ["Postmarks" online, Oct. 17] about the “Register to Vote: Or the Kitten Gets It” cover [Oct. 3] that seems to have gotten the dander up on a few readers, I feel compelled to speak for the rest of us animal lovers who still have a sense of humor. I am one of those folks who prefer the company of animals to people any day. And I have six, count 'em, six cats who share my domicile. And I thought the cover was hilarious! It's a keeper. Don't you get it? It's irony, simple and effective. There is arguably nothing cuter in the world than a kitten, so threatening its furry little life with the cold end of a gun barrel if you don't register gets your attention, makes you remember, and, if you still possess a funny bone, makes you laugh at the absurdity of it. It wouldn't work with a baby. They are not that cute. The point is life is a good deal more enjoyable if you lighten up a little and laugh.
Mattie Matthaei
