As proof consider whether a single head of any investment firm responsible for the most recent economic debacle contemplated for even a moment facing a tawdry inquiry regarding some perceived duty to step down. Of course not. That’s why one has people to handle such awkward incivility should it arise. Just as Lehman Brothers fulfilled the role of sin eater there, so I’m imagining did this AME, Ms. King, who would never have been the last to approve the issue containing the cartoon if someone else had not first approved it.

And since some of the top people involved seem not yet to have developed sophistication sufficient for more than CYA tactics, may I close by stating that, as a category of failure, the bald presentation of shockingly distasteful ordure has never enlightened as social satire because it leads to nothing beyond the sneaky thrill of making a smelly mess, which is too infantile to share, and thereby leaves only a repellent mess to sidestep.

How much more honest and useful to have instigated dialogue by editorially publishing the cartoon as too hilarious to hold back and as final proof of how puerile and uncouth were those associated with fostering relevant ideals, attitude, and thought to further exemplary success and contribution by their generation. Still just as disgusting, but not uselessly so, since it admits of a disregard for responsibility, as our current generation of entrusted citizens could never bring themselves to do.

Now there’s a truth worth the mess to manifest it: we’re filth, don’t trust us, get over it.

One area that really caught my attention was number 10, ‘ List and use social media’. Typically my generation does not think of facebook, twitter, or personal websites as something to list on a resume. They’re usually not work appropriate, but if they’re cleaned up they can really give your possible employer an idea as to who you are. Social media can definitely be helpful in a resume if you are sure it is cleaned up.

Another area I think is important to touch on is number 4., ‘ chronological order may not always be the best’. I certainly agree that you want your employer to see the most important and relevant work experience, but I think working small jobs, like waitressing, show charisma and spunk in a person. Someone who has never worked any sort of real job lacks work ethic that many waitresses, bus boys, and menial jobs have. As many times as I hear people say, ‘ do not include your job as a barista, waitress, cashier or stocker in your resume.’ I can not help but keep it in because it shows I’m willing to work hard for my employer and myself. It gave me the work ethic that I have to this day.

Have fun. Be safe.

If I Only Had a Horn: Young Louis Armstrong
by Roxane Orgill (Author), Leonard Jenkins (Illustrator)