I actually am a fan of political correctness in many forms, and I think members of our society should treat each other with respect and dignity. But the latest bit of Hysteria over Halloween costumes really has me seeing red.

According to a news story, the University of Colorado Boulder has banned "Offensive" costumes this Halloween.  You can see the article HERE.  And their definition of offensive includes dressing like a cowboy, indian, or white trash.  These people are completely missing the point of Halloween.

The real point of Halloween is to laugh at your fears, laugh at the ridiculous, and have fun being whatever or whoever you like for one night.  In my opinion, Halloween is the one day when ALL BETS ARE OFF and rules don't apply.  I think it's very healthy to laugh and poke fun at the outrageous, terrifying and idiotic.  And it's not only politicians I'm talking about!

I say…"go out, have fun, be whatever you want to be for one night and no one can tell you to stop."  And if they try just laugh at them also and don't give them candy.  They don't deserve it, though anyone who is such a monumental stick in the mud likely could use a little sugar to lighten things up.

Have fun, and be that policeman, congressman, cowboy, ghoul, construction worker, cartoon character, slutty maid…. be whatever you want to be.  Tell them Tim gave you permission, in the true spirit of the holiday!

(That pic is me as Bam-Bam with a real pizza guy.)