- We live in a society where increasingly our eco-socio-politico education is presented by 'court jesters' such as Bill Maher, Howard Stern, Al Franken, et al. Just how low have we sunk when people require a punch line in order to examine any serious topic? It won't be long before the only requirements to become a school teacher will be a great stand-up routine and a colorful clown's wig.... Catman Cohen {view}