Nuff Said.

Editor's Note: While it may offend some of you out there that this cartoonist portrays all of those who need help as "too lazy" to do something on their own, I think you might be missing the point. It's my belief that much of the social trouble we see today comes from those who want something for nothing. Certainly, there are large numbers of people who - for very legitimate reasons - can't do what is necessary to provide for themselves, and these should receive all of the care they need from those of us who are blessed with abundance. But even this group needs to contribute what little they can, not just for the common good of society but for their own emotional well being. Individual productivity, albeit small at times, is the elixir for nearly all who needed to be lifted up. Sometimes people need a shovel in their hand as much as they need a shoulder to lean on.

Introducing Raj. The Mayor of Provo.

Ask around. Everyone will tell you they know Raj. If you don't believe me, just stop in to the downtown Provo 7-11 anytime from five until midnight and you will meet many of the Raj faithful, waiting to buy a Slurpee and say hello to their favorite Provo citizen.

I've joked that Raj could be the major of Provo. But maybe that's no exaggeration. The guy has a legion of fans and takes your money with a smile. Every time. (Now, we just need to see how he waves in the parade and sits through hour after hour of boring-to-the-hilt city counsel meetings.)

In a day when we don't so much care for our politicians, I can tell you that everybody's best friend is the man with the heavy Indian accent who is more interested - it seems - to see that you are happy rather than filling his till with your hard-earned dollars.

Maybe that's the secret. Do something for somebody else and you start building a fan base. Do something for yourself and you're just an ordinary Joe. Or in this cases, just an ordinary Hindu living in a white, white world.

But Raj does it right. He's the man everyone loves to see - the man who gets the nod. And if you haven't added him to your list of friends just yet, maybe it is Slurpee time after all.