Don't Wanna Be An American Idiot

Ok, I'm trying not to judge, America. You've consistently made The Tonight Show with Jay Leno the #1 late night talk show...I stayed silent. You've enjoyed watching American Idol, eating fast food, and reading USA Today...I've looked the other way. You've even elected and, more amazingly, RE-elected George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004...I sucked it up (after many weeks of depression that would come to be cured by a Democratic landslide victory in the 2006 midterm elections). But now, you've crossed the line...

According to an MSNBC report regarding fraudulent emails sent out by those infamous "princes" of African nations, Americans have spent an estimated $185 million dollars on these scam emails, each sending thousands and thousands of dollars off in an attempt to "claim their fortune"..............WHAT!?!?!?!

First question...who is sending this money?
Next...how long have they been using drugs and/or eating paint chips?
And lastly...are we allowed, as concerned citizens, to physically harm these individuals?

Quite frankly, I'm stunned. Look, America, I'm willing to be reasonable. I'll pretend that pumping your money into casino slot machines is not the same as flushing your money down a toilet, but you have to promise to STOP SENDING MONEY TO SCAM EMAILS!!!

[NOTE: If you're having trouble figuring out which emails are scams, here's a good rule to follow: once you get the email, take a few minutes to punch yourself in the face; if, after you're done, you still think it's a good idea to send money to an email you randomly received, go for it.]