Old Joe

In this episode of It's My Turn, Bro. Don delivers a gripping narrative that is both thought-provoking and heart-wrenching. The story centers around Old Joe, a man who felt increasingly frustrated with authority and government regulations. His frustration reached a boiling point one afternoon as he encountered an ambulance in heavy traffic.

Old Joe, determined to assert his independence and 'get even' with those he perceived as abusing their power, decided to block the ambulance's path. Despite the sirens and the desperate attempts of the ambulance driver to get through, Old Joe maintained his slow, deliberate pace, relishing the opportunity to defy authority.

As the story unfolds, we learn that Old Joe's actions had dire consequences. When he finally turned onto his street and into his driveway, the ambulance followed him. It was then that Old Joe realized the ambulance was there for his own family. His wife emerged, distraught, shouting that their son, Little Joe, was barely breathing and needed urgent medical attention.

The tragic twist in the story is a powerful reminder of the unintended consequences of our actions. Old Joe's stubbornness and desire to assert his independence cost him dearly. The doctor at the hospital later informed him that had the ambulance arrived ten minutes earlier, Little Joe might have survived.

This episode is more than just a story; it's a moral lesson about the dangers of letting our frustrations and desire for revenge cloud our judgment. It's a reminder that in trying to 'get even,' we often end up losing more than we gain.