This version of the classic riddle is intended to involve children with thinking about government [a much older and more difficult riddle.]
People can solve riddles and people learn new things; but it’s easier not to — people can control government; but it’s easier to let government do the driving and go along for the ride.
That’s one reason I’m so fond of fables as a learning tool; they can give the knowledge without having to experience the situation.
What about people who don’t even learn from experience? Why do people in a horror movie always split up? [Even when you tell them not to.]
