Polite Dissent

Another classic from DC Comics, this PSA advises us to talk our conflicts out instead of fight about them…

…only it’s not really a particularly effective PSA, is it?

• The principal seems to be suggesting that they can fight anywhere else, just as long as it’s not on school property.
• The principal tells them to “find another way” to solve their conflict, but then doesn’t give any guidance as to what that method should be. Arm wrestling? 9mm Berettas? Drag racing? Dance Dance Revolution?
• Bert’s Dad is little better, spouting off about international peace, but not really giving any useful advice.
• It’s sad that a high school student has no idea how to resolve conflicts other than fighting, but then given the underwhelming abilities of his principal and his father, that’s no surprise.