On the road again

Far be it for me to begrudge someone his political affiliation, just cause, or Nascar preference, but do we really need to use our cars as sounding boards for these things? Roadways that were once sprinkled with the occasional "Baby on Board" or "I [heart] my dog" bumper sticker are now littered with W's, fish, and a countless array of colored ribbons. Yesterday I had to avoid rear-ending a van sporting a ribbon made of red and blue puzzle pieces. On it were the words "Autism Awareness." I was already aware of autism before this jamoke cut me off. And had I not been aware, this ribbon wouldn't have made me any more aware. I'm seriously considering coming up with my own ribbon. I haven't decided on the color, but I want it to say "Pointless Zeal Awareness."