"Water Torture"

A Glass of Water - FOX News ran a story this morning about drinking water. It seems as though Walmart hasn't been telling everyone about what a person may be consuming when reaching for a bottle of Sam's Choice drinking water. Someone ran one of those routine tests a while ago where several brands of water are taken to a lab and examined to see what they may contain that you'd never find on the label. We've all heard this story earlier in the years when they told us what we all knew already... that all brands of water come from the same place. That's not news, it's common sense however, the testing went on to reveal a long list of toxins that let's face it, are in all tap water anyway. In this case, the numbers were off the charts in comparison to what comes out of the faucet and Walmart tops the list of offenders that turn around and sell the poison in their stores. Arsenic, cyanide, fertilizer, prescription drugs, and things of that nature are in all water regardless of what you do but, at the end of this test, it was brought up that perhaps the consumer should be aware of this before plunking down five or six bucks for a case! A few times a year, your local water company publishes a report that gives you all the details on this subject except nobody ever bothers to read the stuff. So, why what's the difference if the stores give you that information or not? The one main reason is because maybe they are scared to be honest. Now, if you can't believe a big giant like Walmart might not tell you all the facts, that same water, when poured into a glass is supposed to give us all an idea of what the future holds. Tonight will be the last official debate before election time and each of the two candidates will have a glass of water beside them to clear their throats. FOX explained that in addition to those who check the facts on what is said almost immediately, the Internet and various other polls that take place when our two favorites discuss their differences, keep your eyes on the glasses of water. An experiment is being done where two identical drinking glasses os the same size and weight, will go on a scale and the exact same amount of water will be added to the two glasses, and locked away until this evening. This test will begin at the first sip. When they finish, someone will whisk the glasses away safely and weigh them again to record the weight. WHY?? This is supposed to tell us and the group of college kids running this test, who the most honest person is to be our next President. The idea is that the more someone reaches for a sip when asked a question, how much and how often they take it will say something about their character, honesty and integrity. This was done in a similar fashion between Nixon and Kennedy in the famous 1960's Chicago Democratic Convention. Known as the "Five o' Clock Shadow Speech", it is said that history was decided as a result of makeup and hot lights in the studio. Richard Nixon walked away with the best responses, most support, and most brains however, his makeup was running under the hot lights and revealed an unshaven face. Drom beginning to end, it had appeared Nixon had aged twenty years and he left looking tired and beaten. On the other hand, Kennedy had a deep, dark tan and refused the makeup. Although his responses fell far behind Nixon, people watching on television fell for Kennedy's charm and good looks which is said to be why Kennedy went on to beat Nixon and win the Presidency. ...And then we get to the water thing. Some University is trying to prove that the guy with the most water left in the glass is who the undecided voter should pick? Someone had better be sure to put a lock on all the vending machines there that are filled with salty snacks. Messing with history isn't a good idea. Look at the mess Michael J. Fox got himself into with that crazy DeLorean!