Taken Aback

He narrowed his eyes, stared at me, and apropos of seemingly nothing said, "hasn't that brain-dead woman from Florida died yet?" Surprised, I said "that's my mother you're talking about!" Interesting exchange, just for the shock value. But it made me wonder if people nationwide are losing their patience with this entire mess, and are responding, not with sympathy, not with anger, but with utter disdain.