Just a Good ol' Boy

When I was about 5-6 years old, I remember watching a show that captured my interest from behind the television screen in my grandmothers bedroom on the upper east side. Little did I know that it took place in a county named Hazard, in the state (not country) of Georgia.

When I first laid eyes on the preview, and yes the preview not Jessica Simpson, I knew that I had to see this movie. It looked funny and full of good ol' adventure. [To bad I'm not getting paid every time I using the word ol'.] And it was!!!

After so thoroughly drawn in, laughing, and enjoying the action I knew this was after all, a good ol movie. Of course I was worried about seeing the "stars and bars" accenting the infamous General Lee. And for a split second I was thankful that the Yankees won the war. So when I saw how it was handled I found it to be amusing and appropriate.

Reflecting upon the film further and shortly before the credits where done I realized two important points. That ignorance gets you in trouble and equal opportunity in today's government agencies, such as a police department (or think even in our military) has very important and recognizable benefits.

Finally, it's hard to imagine that even a film like the "Dukes of Hazard" could be political, but it is. Just think, a story about two young men who want to save there homeland and know that by doing it they have to cut through the bureaucracy, and deal with high stake emotions without ever loosing there cool. Politicians still serve a purpose, despite there predictably, while simultaneously promoting the environment and keeping their constituents happy or high. In the end it's nice to know that when your heart is in the right place, everything works out and having a kick ass car makes it all the fun.